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LC05 KGA

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,208 mi
Last recorded123,208 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 KGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 123,208 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 115,154 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 102,245 miles

Both rear tyres have a nail in tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 81,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 52,087 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 50,908 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 50,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 50,902 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 50,894 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 48,197 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 40,158 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 32,377 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 32,377 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

nearside rear tyre cut and 2 nails

Pass 15 Apr 2009 25,692 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 25,692 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 20,550 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 KGA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LC05 KGA, 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 LC05 KGA registered?

LC05 KGA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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