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AC05 MEL

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

140,510 mi
Last recorded140,510 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC05 MEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 140,510 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 135,958 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 131,150 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 124,166 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 124,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 116,619 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front shocks corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2022 116,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front shocks corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2021 107,729 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 101,362 miles

Offside Rear parking brake advise adjustment

Pass 16 Jan 2019 97,737 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 90,649 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 81,446 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 81,144 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front wipers slightly smeary

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 75,121 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 75,121 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 69,541 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 63,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 11 Mar 2013 55,031 miles

NS washer jet blocked

OSR brake disc showing signs of excessive heat

Pass 12 Mar 2012 49,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 41,858 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 34,150 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 27,757 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 20,059 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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AC05 MEL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AC05 MEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AC05 MEL registered?

AC05 MEL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is AC05 MEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC05 MEL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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