2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · SH55 XKB
2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 08/12/2005. Recorded mileage 142,374 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/08/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,374 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1498cc
SH55 XKB Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/08/2023
- 142,374 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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SH55 XKB Mileage History
- 11/01/2022116,657 mi
- 17/08/2022117,147 mi+490 mi
- 28/08/2023142,374 mi+25,227 mi
Average of roughly 15,809 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
SH55 XKB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (SH55 XKB) between January 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 August 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
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