2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.7L Petrol · HC05 CLC
2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.7L, petrol). First registered 21 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 73,817 miles. MOT expired on 29 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,817 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HC05 CLC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/11/2023
- 73,817 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HC05 CLC 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 (HC05 CLC) between September 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 November 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: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
HC05 CLC Mileage History
- 16/09/202253,720 mi
- 07/10/202253,933 mi+213 mi
- 30/11/202373,817 mi+19,884 mi
- 30/11/202373,817 mi
Average of roughly 16,678 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
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