2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.7L Petrol · CK05 NTV
2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.7L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2005. Recorded mileage 116,743 miles. MOT expired on 10 Dec 2023. 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 10 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,743 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.7L
- 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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CK05 NTV Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2022
- 116,743 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CK05 NTV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (CK05 NTV) between May 2008 and December 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 09 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). 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: “Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
CK05 NTV Mileage History
- 15/05/200826,308 mi
- 09/05/200934,214 mi+7,906 mi
- 27/05/201040,517 mi+6,303 mi
- 27/04/201146,831 mi+6,314 mi
- 20/04/201251,889 mi+5,058 mi
- 15/04/201362,192 mi+10,303 mi
- 01/04/201470,553 mi+8,361 mi
- 05/04/201470,553 mi
- 24/04/201580,056 mi+9,503 mi
- 24/04/201580,056 mi
- 26/04/201686,805 mi+6,749 mi
- 27/04/201686,805 mi
- 08/12/201794,837 mi+8,032 mi
- 11/12/201794,839 mi+2 mi
- 05/12/2018100,597 mi+5,758 mi
- 27/11/2019104,389 mi+3,792 mi
- 28/11/2019104,389 mi
- 07/12/2020108,468 mi+4,079 mi
- 08/12/2020108,468 mi
- 07/12/2021112,550 mi+4,082 mi
- 07/12/2021112,550 mi
- 09/12/2022116,743 mi+4,193 mi
Average of roughly 6,208 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Rear axle and floor corrosionSerious
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- CVT / Sequentronic gearbox failureSerious
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