2005 Mercedes A-Class 2.0L Diesel · SO55 AOV
2005 Mercedes A-Class (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/10/2005. Recorded mileage 105,268 miles. MOT valid until 23/11/2026. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,268 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1992cc
SO55 AOV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 105,268 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SO55 AOV Mileage History
- 05/11/2024155,153 km
- 05/11/2024155,153 km
- 04/11/2025104,728 mi
- 17/11/2025105,179 mi+451 mi
- 24/11/2025105,268 mi+89 mi
Average of roughly -47,441 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
SO55 AOV 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 A-Class (SO55 AOV) between November 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is like”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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