2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.0L Diesel · WK05 HYY
2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 131,221 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,221 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WK05 HYY Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
- 131,221 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WK05 HYY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (WK05 HYY) between April 2008 and June 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
WK05 HYY Mileage History
- 08/04/200831,426 mi
- 08/04/200935,577 mi+4,151 mi
- 16/08/2010471,964 mi+436,387 mi
- 19/08/201146,407 mi-425,557 mi
- 19/08/201146,407 mi
- 10/08/201248,456 mi+2,049 mi
- 10/08/201248,456 mi
- 03/04/201349,448 mi+992 mi
- 03/04/201349,448 mi
- 10/04/201455,487 mi+6,039 mi
- 13/04/201562,173 mi+6,686 mi
- 24/05/201673,548 mi+11,375 mi
- 24/05/201673,550 mi+2 mi
- 09/06/201785,980 mi+12,430 mi
- 09/06/201785,980 mi
- 09/06/201889,875 mi+3,895 mi
- 09/06/201889,875 mi
- 10/05/201995,176 mi+5,301 mi
- 29/05/202099,341 mi+4,165 mi
- 08/06/2021102,519 mi+3,178 mi
- 09/06/2022107,894 mi+5,375 mi
- 14/06/2023110,623 mi+2,729 mi
- 11/06/2024116,977 mi+6,354 mi
- 13/06/2025121,875 mi+4,898 mi
- 13/06/2025121,875 mi
- 11/06/2026131,221 mi+9,346 mi
Average of roughly 5,491 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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