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AD05 YDS

2005 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

174,443 mi
Last recorded174,443 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class60,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 YDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 174,443 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 171,519 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 103,042 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 100,122 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 93,075 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 79,784 miles

n/s seat belt lazy to go back

Pass 15 Jul 2019 69,000 miles

near and off side front door slightly corrosion

near side quarter panel slightly corroded

Pass 1 May 2018 61,125 miles

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 May 2018 61,125 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 58,088 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 54,560 miles

n/s/f tyre 2-3mm

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 21 Apr 2015 51,173 miles

n/s/f brake binding

Pass 15 May 2014 47,752 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and low on pressure

Pass 14 May 2013 44,352 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 40,386 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 35,812 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2010 32,150 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WEARING THIN, BRAKE PADS ARE WORN LOW AND CRUMBLING! fRONT BRAKES ARE BINDING ON.

STRONGLY ADVISE: BOTH REAR TYRES ARE SERIOUSLY CRACKED AND WORN LOW!!!!!

Pass 13 May 2009 28,878 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread area

signs that bits broken of o/s/f brake pad and also binding

Pass 12 May 2008 25,384 miles

body work damage to centre front bumper

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres cracking in tread area

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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AD05 YDS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AD05 YDS, 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 AD05 YDS registered?

AD05 YDS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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