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LC05 ULS

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Silver Petrol 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,023 mi
Last recorded88,023 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 ULS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 88,023 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 83,112 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 82,888 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 78,665 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres are under inflated

Pass 21 Oct 2020 74,917 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 74,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 70,806 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 70,806 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 62,517 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 62,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 56,597 miles

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Oct 2016 54,009 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 53,541 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 53,042 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2014 51,155 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 48,777 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 45,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 39,825 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 39,825 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 32,963 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 26,223 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 20,989 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 ULS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Silver with a 1,992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LC05 ULS, 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 ULS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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