The road tax status for DA55 KFU is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for DA55 KFU?

The MOT for DA55 KFU is valid and due for renewal on or before 10 July 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of DA55 KFU?

The recorded mileage for DA55 KFU is 129,189 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is DA55 KFU ULEZ compliant?

No, DA55 KFU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Does DA55 KFU have an outstanding safety recall?

Yes, DA55 KFU is recorded with an outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice under official DVSA records. Vehicle manufacturers are legally required to rectify safety recalls free of charge at any authorised franchised dealership.

Official DVLA Record

Outstanding Recall

2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.4L Petrol · DA55 KFU

DA55 KFU

2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.4L, petrol). First registered 23/12/2005. Recorded mileage 129,189 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model: MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Year / Origin: 2005 · Chester
Safety Recall: Recall Notice
MOT Status: Valid until 10/07/2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 129,189 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status

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Valid until 10/07/2024

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Mileage: 129,189 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2005
Engine: 1397cc

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DA55 KFU Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2023
129,189 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
9 defects noted at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

✗ Outstanding recall notice

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DA55 KFU Mileage History

07/07/2022123,667 mi
07/07/2022123,669 mi+2 mi
07/07/2023129,181 mi+5,512 mi
12/07/2023129,189 mi+8 mi

Average of roughly 5,448 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

DA55 KFU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 18 Sept 2026, 05:25

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (DA55 KFU) between July 2022 and July 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 12 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.

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