2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.7L Petrol · LA55 WYJ
2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.7L, petrol). First registered 08 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 88,840 miles. MOT expired on 04 Aug 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,840 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LA55 WYJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2024
- 88,840 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LA55 WYJ Mileage History
- 01/07/202269,962 mi
- 01/07/202269,962 mi
- 20/07/202379,698 mi+9,736 mi
- 27/07/202379,708 mi+10 mi
- 06/08/202488,840 mi+9,132 mi
Average of roughly 8,990 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LA55 WYJ 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 (LA55 WYJ) between July 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2024 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: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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