2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.7L Petrol · CX05 AEL
2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.7L, petrol). First registered 10 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 125,801 miles. MOT expired on 26 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,801 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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CX05 AEL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/05/2023
- 125,801 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CX05 AEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (CX05 AEL) between April 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
CX05 AEL Mileage History
- 28/04/2022114,803 mi
- 29/04/2022114,804 mi+1 mi
- 11/05/2023125,801 mi+10,997 mi
Average of roughly 10,626 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W168)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Rear axle and floor corrosionSerious
Older W168s can corrode around the rear axle mounts and floor seams badly.
- CVT / Sequentronic gearbox failureSerious
The CVT and semi-automatic Sequentronic gearboxes can suffer from wear to the variator, clutch packs and mechatronic units. Repairs are often uneconomical on higher-mileage cars.
- Water ingress and electrical faultsModerate
Blocked sunroof drains and degraded door seals allow water into the cabin, which can corrode underfloor electronics and wiring connectors, causing random warning lights and intermittent faults.
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