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GJ55 LSZ

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,570 mi
Last recorded72,570 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 LSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 72,570 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 72,542 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working BOTH (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions BOTH REAR (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 63,457 miles

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 57,566 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 53,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Oct 2013 53,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2012 48,102 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 43,581 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres cut on inner sidewalls.advice replacing a.s.a.p

o/s handbrake effort weak

Pass 24 Sep 2010 37,314 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 37,313 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to carry out full inspection due to full undertray covers fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Sep 2009 30,962 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2008 24,479 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 24,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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GJ55 LSZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GJ55 LSZ, 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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What year was GJ55 LSZ registered?

GJ55 LSZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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