2005 Mercedes A-Class 1.7L Petrol · BC05 JBE
2005 Mercedes A-Class (1.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 93,065 miles. MOT expired on 17 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,065 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BC05 JBE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2022
- 93,065 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BC05 JBE Mileage History
- 21/10/202186,804 mi
- 26/10/202186,805 mi+1 mi
- 03/11/202293,047 mi+6,242 mi
- 08/11/202293,065 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 5,967 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
BC05 JBE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes A-Class (BC05 JBE) between October 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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