2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · KM05 XBV
2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2005. Recorded mileage 94,115 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,115 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KM05 XBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 94,115 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KM05 XBV 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 (KM05 XBV) between December 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Upper Coil spring mounting fractured spring top mount broke (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
KM05 XBV Mileage History
- 12/12/202492,150 mi
- 19/12/202492,150 mi
- 28/04/202694,099 mi+1,949 mi
- 27/08/202694,115 mi+16 mi
- 27/08/202694,115 mi
Average of roughly 1,152 miles per year across 5 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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