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LC55 FOM

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

114,281 mi
Last recorded114,281 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 FOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 114,281 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 106,851 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 104,866 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 101,841 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Nov 2022 101,841 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Oct 2021 99,217 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 95,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 95,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 89,199 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 89,199 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 82,201 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 74,983 miles

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

both front tires wearing on both inner and outer edges

Pass 29 Sep 2016 67,707 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 67,707 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 65,525 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 58,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2013 51,372 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear tyres,outer side walls damaged

advise fuel filler pipes corroding

advise oil leak engine area

Pass 28 Sep 2012 39,520 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear tyres perishing

Fail 28 Sep 2012 39,520 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Sep 2011 33,658 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 27,151 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 21,676 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 16,311 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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LC55 FOM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LC55 FOM, 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 LC55 FOM registered?

LC55 FOM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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