2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.7L Petrol · SK05 AHA
2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.7L, petrol). First registered 03 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 100,790 miles. MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,790 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SK05 AHA Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2026
- 100,790 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SK05 AHA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (SK05 AHA) between July 2008 and September 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
SK05 AHA Mileage History
- 09/07/200817,644 mi
- 29/07/200924,480 mi+6,836 mi
- 28/07/201028,603 mi+4,123 mi
- 19/07/201131,650 mi+3,047 mi
- 16/07/201234,225 mi+2,575 mi
- 16/07/201336,780 mi+2,555 mi
- 22/07/201438,851 mi+2,071 mi
- 30/07/201540,000 mi+1,149 mi
- 30/07/201540,000 mi
- 28/07/201640,768 mi+768 mi
- 28/07/201640,768 mi
- 01/08/201741,470 mi+702 mi
- 18/05/201841,894 mi+424 mi
- 02/05/201943,946 mi+2,052 mi
- 20/04/202046,887 mi+2,941 mi
- 10/03/202149,804 mi+2,917 mi
- 16/03/202149,822 mi+18 mi
- 24/03/202261,410 mi+11,588 mi
- 29/03/202371,727 mi+10,317 mi
- 02/04/202481,871 mi+10,144 mi
- 04/04/202481,932 mi+61 mi
- 30/04/202594,986 mi+13,054 mi
- 13/09/202596,539 mi+1,553 mi
- 10/09/2026100,790 mi+4,251 mi
- 10/09/2026100,790 mi
Average of roughly 4,576 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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