2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · MH05 GXL
2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 06 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 79,475 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,475 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MH05 GXL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 79,475 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MH05 GXL 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 (MH05 GXL) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
MH05 GXL Mileage History
- 14/10/202266,564 mi
- 23/10/202371,091 mi+4,527 mi
- 01/10/202476,446 mi+5,355 mi
- 02/10/202579,460 mi+3,014 mi
- 06/10/202579,475 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 4,334 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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