2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · LD05 BBV
2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 13 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 96,586 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,586 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LD05 BBV Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2021
- 96,586 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD05 BBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (LD05 BBV) between May 2008 and October 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
LD05 BBV Mileage History
- 30/05/200821,146 mi
- 21/05/200927,604 mi+6,458 mi
- 21/05/201032,847 mi+5,243 mi
- 17/05/201139,034 mi+6,187 mi
- 23/05/20120 mi-39,034 mi
- 23/05/201245,146 mi+45,146 mi
- 22/05/201351,262 mi+6,116 mi
- 22/05/201351,262 mi
- 23/05/201458,524 mi+7,262 mi
- 19/05/201565,620 mi+7,096 mi
- 26/05/201673,067 mi+7,447 mi
- 26/05/201673,067 mi
- 05/05/2017125,697 mi+52,630 mi
- 05/05/2017125,697 km
- 11/05/2018134,993 mi
- 14/05/2018134,998 mi+5 mi
- 14/05/2019143,055 km
- 19/11/202094,139 mi
- 19/10/202196,586 mi+2,447 mi
- 20/10/202196,586 mi
Average of roughly 5,634 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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