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LC05 CNN

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,533 mi
Last recorded68,533 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 CNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 68,533 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 67,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 62,821 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 60,159 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2022 59,896 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 58,624 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 58,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 56,944 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 56,944 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 55,293 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 55,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 53,919 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 53,919 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 53,124 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside & offside front discs slightly worn & slightly pitted

nearside & offside rear tyre outer walls slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2016 51,510 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear tyre outer walls slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Jul 2016 51,328 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear tyre outer walls slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2015 49,579 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 49,579 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 47,656 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2014 47,656 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2013 45,266 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 45,266 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 43,308 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 38,236 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 32,149 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 28,564 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 8 May 2009 28,564 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 25,027 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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LC05 CNN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LC05 CNN, 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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LC05 CNN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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