2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.0L Diesel · W500 AFC
2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 103,234 miles. MOT expired on 08 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,234 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W500 AFC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 103,234 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W500 AFC 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 (W500 AFC) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
W500 AFC Mileage History
- 09/11/202298,233 mi
- 06/11/202348,752 mi-49,481 mi
- 07/11/202399,767 mi+51,015 mi
- 11/10/2024101,363 mi+1,596 mi
- 07/11/2025103,234 mi+1,871 mi
Average of roughly 1,670 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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
The CVT and semi-automatic Sequentronic gearboxes can suffer from wear to the variator, clutch packs and mechatronic units. Repairs are often uneconomical on higher-mileage cars.
- 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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