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2005 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
General Information
- Registration LC55FBY
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1498cc
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- Expires 16 Oct 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 71,484 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 67,618 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering column shaft deformed but serviceable knocking noise (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
2 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 67,549 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Steering column shaft deformed but serviceable knocking noise (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
13 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 64,297 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2024 7 Jun 202612 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 64,292 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
5 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 61,698 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
7 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 59,179 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on middle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
7 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 59,179 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on middle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
30 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 56,486 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
30 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 56,485 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 50,582 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
17 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 48,088 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2019 7 Jun 202614 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 45,121 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear tyres cracking no cords exposed
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
26 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 42,050 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2017 7 Jun 20269 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 36,938 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2016 7 Jun 20267 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 29,173 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2015 7 Jun 20268 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 23,953 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2014 7 Jun 20268 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 23,953 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
28 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 179,917 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2012 7 Jun 202628 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 17,917 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
27 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 14,310 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2011 7 Jun 202620 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 12,603 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2010 7 Jun 20267 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 9,511 MI
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LC55FBY was registered on 2005-10-31
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