2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.7L Diesel · LV55 VNH
2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.7L, diesel). First registered 09 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 40,296 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,296 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LV55 VNH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2023
- 40,296 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LV55 VNH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (LV55 VNH) between December 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
LV55 VNH Mileage History
- 20/12/202136,271 mi
- 13/10/202237,587 mi+1,316 mi
- 14/10/202237,587 mi
- 11/10/202340,296 mi+2,709 mi
Average of roughly 2,228 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W168)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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
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- 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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