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A2 VJM

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,673 mi
Last recorded35,673 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 VJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2025 35,673 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 33,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 11 Oct 2023 32,459 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 32,236 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 31,971 miles

complete underbody has trays

Pass 29 Sep 2020 31,683 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 30,982 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 29,833 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 28,760 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 27,646 miles

Front Wipers have yellow wear indicators showing

Pass 15 Jan 2016 27,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

bonnet catch deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2015 25,893 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 24,672 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 23,414 miles

slight brake from rear brakes shown on rbt

Pass 23 Jan 2012 21,765 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 16,756 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 14,129 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 11,738 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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A2 VJM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 60,568 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A2 VJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A2 VJM registered?

A2 VJM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is A2 VJM safe to buy?

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