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LF05 JTO

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Black Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,774 mi
Last recorded96,774 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 JTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 96,774 miles

Nearside Front lens damaged but still functional

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake just met requirements would advise possible adjustment or replacement parts

Fail 13 May 2022 96,774 miles

Nearside Front lens damaged but still functional

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake just met requirements would advise possible adjustment or replacement parts

Pass 13 May 2021 93,370 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 93,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 88,048 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 83,486 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

The underbody has a cover fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2018 78,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer sidewall cracks

rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 Jan 2018 78,703 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Outer sidewall cracks

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Jan 2017 73,388 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 67,502 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 61,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2015 61,005 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 55,160 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 49,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 43,391 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2011 37,336 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 32,971 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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LF05 JTO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Black with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LF05 JTO, 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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LF05 JTO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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