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LM55 DNU

2005 Mercedes A Class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,112 mi
Last recorded83,112 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes A Class63,505 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 DNU
MakeMercedes
ModelA Class
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 83,112 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 83,112 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 65,730 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 65,730 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 62,178 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexis (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

over sized tyres fitte to vehicle. Full lock steering

undertrays

Fail 28 Feb 2017 62,178 miles

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexis (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

over sized tyres fitte to vehicle. Full lock steering

undertrays

Pass 16 Jan 2016 57,829 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2016 57,829 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 52,281 miles

offside outer c.v. gaiter seeping grease

Pass 20 Aug 2013 44,598 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 44,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

lambda reading high

Pass 16 Feb 2012 36,259 miles

eml on

Fail 16 Feb 2012 36,259 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

eml on

Pass 15 Feb 2011 30,797 miles

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

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 13 Feb 2010 25,162 miles

both rear tyres perrished

engine oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2010 25,162 miles

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres perrished

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2008 15,468 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 15,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

air bag fault

How Reliable is the Mercedes A Class?

Based on 2,156 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
5,153
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Brake pipe excessively corroded 44
Registration plate lamp not working 40
Stop lamp not working 39
coil spring broken 31
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LM55 DNU is a 2005 Mercedes A Class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes A Class models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 63,505 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 A Class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM55 DNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes A Class typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes A Class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LM55 DNU is a 2005 Mercedes A Class, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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