2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · AP55 AET
2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 21 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 115,901 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,901 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP55 AET Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 115,901 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP55 AET MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (AP55 AET) between October 2008 and November 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
AP55 AET Mileage History
- 17/10/200813,367 mi
- 20/10/200915,976 mi+2,609 mi
- 20/10/201020,992 mi+5,016 mi
- 21/10/201126,059 mi+5,067 mi
- 16/10/201232,332 mi+6,273 mi
- 17/10/201340,750 mi+8,418 mi
- 07/10/201450,491 mi+9,741 mi
- 20/10/201559,340 mi+8,849 mi
- 20/10/201669,131 mi+9,791 mi
- 20/10/201669,131 mi
- 06/10/201777,157 mi+8,026 mi
- 06/10/201777,157 mi
- 08/10/201883,833 mi+6,676 mi
- 11/10/201987,723 mi+3,890 mi
- 19/10/202092,690 mi+4,967 mi
- 13/10/202196,679 mi+3,989 mi
- 21/10/202196,706 mi+27 mi
- 18/10/2022101,879 mi+5,173 mi
- 19/10/2023106,305 mi+4,426 mi
- 17/10/2024110,340 mi+4,035 mi
- 20/10/2025115,726 mi+5,386 mi
- 11/11/2025115,901 mi+175 mi
Average of roughly 6,007 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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