2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · LS05 KFU
2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 23 May 2005. Recorded mileage 46,520 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,520 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS05 KFU Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 46,520 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS05 KFU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (LS05 KFU) between May 2008 and July 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 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: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
LS05 KFU Mileage History
- 14/05/20085,895 mi
- 14/05/20085,895 mi
- 29/05/20098,175 mi+2,280 mi
- 20/05/201010,151 mi+1,976 mi
- 17/05/201111,723 mi+1,572 mi
- 17/05/201111,723 mi
- 16/05/201212,756 mi+1,033 mi
- 01/05/201313,395 mi+639 mi
- 14/05/201414,860 mi+1,465 mi
- 14/05/201414,860 mi
- 08/05/201516,181 mi+1,321 mi
- 10/05/201617,279 mi+1,098 mi
- 10/05/201617,279 mi
- 18/05/201718,057 mi+778 mi
- 24/05/201819,567 mi+1,510 mi
- 16/05/201920,913 mi+1,346 mi
- 16/05/201920,914 mi+1 mi
- 30/06/202021,853 mi+939 mi
- 08/06/202122,096 mi+243 mi
- 10/06/202122,097 mi+1 mi
- 14/06/202222,584 mi+487 mi
- 03/05/202323,270 mi+686 mi
- 02/05/202424,231 mi+961 mi
- 16/05/202529,455 mi+5,224 mi
- 01/07/202646,520 mi+17,065 mi
Average of roughly 2,241 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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