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LS57 RXA

2008 Mercedes-benz A 200

Blue Petrol 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,350 mi
Last recorded96,350 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A 20057,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 RXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 96,350 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 94,157 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 92,032 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 92,032 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 86,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excess inner and outer wear (5.2.3 (e))

unable to inspect spare wheel

Pass 3 Jan 2018 79,853 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 79,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 74,504 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 74,505 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 65,314 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 53,462 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 47,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wing mirror outer case/lens damaged but not affecting indicator function.

Fail 31 Dec 2013 47,632 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wing mirror outer case/lens damaged but not affecting indicator function.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 11,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Dec 2011 24,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Dec 2010 14,073 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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LS57 RXA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Blue with a 1,992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz A 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 57,628 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 LS57 RXA, 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 18 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 LS57 RXA registered?

LS57 RXA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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