2005 Mercedes A-Class 1.7L Petrol · GL55 CLU
2005 Mercedes A-Class (1.7L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2005. Recorded mileage 79,881 miles. MOT valid until 11/05/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,881 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1699cc
GL55 CLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 79,881 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
GL55 CLU Mileage History
- 19/04/202473,196 mi
- 14/04/202576,647 mi+3,451 mi
- 18/04/202576,694 mi+47 mi
- 09/05/202679,852 mi+3,158 mi
- 13/05/202679,881 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 3,237 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GL55 CLU 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 A-Class (GL55 CLU) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 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 (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Front Registration plate inscription illegible Damaged (0.1 (b))”; “Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (GL55 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as GL55CLU.
SUZUKI
SWIFT
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
VAUXHALL
CORSA
FORD
TRANSIT
VAUXHALL
CORSA
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
VOLKSWAGEN
UP
TOYOTA
COROLLA
TOYOTA
HIACE
TOYOTA
YARIS
TOYOTA
AYGO