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GJ55 LTF

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Black Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,904 mi
Last recorded97,904 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 LTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 97,904 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 97,819 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Car generally corroded

Clutch bite point high

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 95,449 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 90,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished , both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 90,530 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished , both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 84,525 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 84,518 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 79,118 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 79,118 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 75,258 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017
Pass 31 May 2016 63,351 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 52,391 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 52,391 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 47,412 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 41,921 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 41,921 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 36,447 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 31,008 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 25,674 miles

Nearside front tyre at 1.6mm minimum tread depth on inner edge. Nearside front wheel rim damaged on inner edge.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 19,227 miles

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

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 LTF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Black with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LTF, 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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GJ55 LTF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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