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LR05 TZG

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Silver Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,167 mi
Last recorded86,167 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 TZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 86,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 82,975 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 81,408 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 81,408 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 74,857 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to offside rear wing and bumper

dampness around offside front shocker

eml on

offside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 25 Mar 2013 58,394 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 38,810 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 38,809 miles

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

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

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

front discs wearing low

Pass 10 Sep 2010 29,831 miles

slight knocking from steering coloum u/j s

Pass 8 Mar 2010 26,688 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 19,729 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 14,736 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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LR05 TZG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Silver with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LR05 TZG, 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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What year was LR05 TZG registered?

LR05 TZG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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The MOT history for LR05 TZG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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