2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · KT55 YPM
2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 21 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 115,219 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,219 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KT55 YPM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/08/2024
- 115,219 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KT55 YPM 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 (KT55 YPM) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
KT55 YPM Mileage History
- 31/08/2022100,919 mi
- 31/08/2022100,919 mi
- 04/09/2023102,471 mi+1,552 mi
- 12/09/2023102,471 mi
- 23/08/2024115,219 mi+12,748 mi
Average of roughly 7,224 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W168)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS Model Intelligence & Reliability
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- Rear axle and floor corrosionSerious
Older W168s can corrode around the rear axle mounts and floor seams badly.
- CVT / Sequentronic gearbox failureSerious
The CVT and semi-automatic Sequentronic gearboxes can suffer from wear to the variator, clutch packs and mechatronic units. Repairs are often uneconomical on higher-mileage cars.
- Water ingress and electrical faultsModerate
Blocked sunroof drains and degraded door seals allow water into the cabin, which can corrode underfloor electronics and wiring connectors, causing random warning lights and intermittent faults.
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