2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · CE05 HCA
2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 03 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 86,497 miles. MOT expired on 19 Mar 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,497 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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CE05 HCA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 19/03/2024
- 86,497 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE05 HCA 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-Benz A-Class (CE05 HCA) between January 2023 and March 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint has play and cover is split (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements lights are permanently on (4.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
CE05 HCA Mileage History
- 19/01/202384,089 mi
- 15/03/202384,108 mi+19 mi
- 20/03/202384,110 mi+2 mi
- 19/03/202486,497 mi+2,387 mi
Average of roughly 2,071 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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