2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · YC55 FTP
2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 21 Oct 2005. MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC55 FTP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2026
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC55 FTP 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 (YC55 FTP) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 September 2026 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 (7 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). 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: “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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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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