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LR05 KKE

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,995 mi
Last recorded83,995 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 KKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 83,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall & tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 83,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall & tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 74,277 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 74,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2021 69,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 60,685 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 56,766 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 56,766 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 22 Apr 2018 53,770 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 53,770 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2016 47,839 miles
Fail 2 May 2016 47,839 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2015 44,693 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 3 May 2015 44,693 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 1 May 2014 40,971 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 37,713 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 33,071 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 28,660 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 23,613 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 19,060 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 13,712 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 KKE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LR05 KKE, 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 KKE registered?

LR05 KKE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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