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GD05 LCF

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Black Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

87,551 mi
Last recorded87,551 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 LCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 87,551 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 87,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 84,425 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 84,425 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 81,241 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 78,722 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 75,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 75,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 72,153 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 72,153 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 67,603 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 65,115 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 62,071 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 57,689 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 55,025 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 51,286 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 48,681 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 41,818 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 35,005 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 35,005 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 28,769 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 23,483 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 17,578 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A 200?

Based on 37,458 MOT tests across 2,967 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
6,141
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
2,967
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 267
coil spring broken 179
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GD05 LCF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Black with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 60,638 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A 200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 267 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GD05 LCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz A 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GD05 LCF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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