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AD03 LAW

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,089 mi
Last recorded107,089 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 LAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 107,089 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 101,115 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 91,467 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 88,720 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 86,212 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 85,020 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 80,918 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 79,432 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 79,431 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 76,552 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 72,911 miles

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished/cracking

Pass 25 Nov 2015 69,384 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished

Offside Rear cut to tyre sidewall

Pass 10 Dec 2014 63,633 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 56,925 miles

both rear tyres side walls showing signs of cracks

Pass 7 Dec 2012 51,177 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 45,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Dec 2011 45,717 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side rear tyre outer wall slight damage

Pass 8 Dec 2010 39,454 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 39,454 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 33,591 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 33,591 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 30,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Dec 2008 27,527 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 24,654 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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AD03 LAW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AD03 LAW, 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 AD03 LAW registered?

AD03 LAW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is AD03 LAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 LAW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD03 LAW have outstanding finance?

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