2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · BF05 KSE
2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 27 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 136,711 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,711 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BF05 KSE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2023
- 136,711 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BF05 KSE Mileage History
- 12/10/2021128,114 mi
- 06/10/2022132,452 mi+4,338 mi
- 07/10/2022132,454 mi+2 mi
- 09/10/2023136,711 mi+4,257 mi
- 09/10/2023136,711 mi
Average of roughly 4,318 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BF05 KSE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (BF05 KSE) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2023 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: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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