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ACL 13X

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

60,544 mi
Last recorded60,544 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACL 13X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 60,544 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 47,034 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 43,300 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Nov 2022 42,335 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 41,566 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 41,349 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 40,647 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 40,647 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 39,631 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 38,207 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 36,352 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 33,234 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 31,407 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 29,917 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 27,697 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 27,697 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 13 Jun 2011 24,617 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 22,237 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 19,775 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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ACL 13X is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ACL 13X, 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 ACL 13X registered?

ACL 13X is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is ACL 13X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACL 13X shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ACL 13X have outstanding finance?

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