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LF05 LXN

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Black Petrol 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 LXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021

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Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 82,057 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 82,056 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 75,593 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 74,980 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 74,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 71,133 miles

undecovers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2016 66,746 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 62,308 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 57,310 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 52,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 50,371 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 48,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2010 45,498 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 31,527 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 31,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 21,220 miles

advise nearside rear pads low

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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LF05 LXN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Black with a 1,992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LF05 LXN, 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 LF05 LXN registered?

LF05 LXN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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