2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · DN55 DVZ
2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 22 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 117,726 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,726 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
DN55 DVZ Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2021
- 117,726 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN55 DVZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (DN55 DVZ) between November 2009 and October 2021.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”.
DN55 DVZ Mileage History
- 30/11/200946,196 mi
- 29/01/201046,807 mi+611 mi
- 29/01/201046,807 mi
- 31/01/201147,550 mi+743 mi
- 01/02/201147,550 mi
- 23/01/201248,394 mi+844 mi
- 30/01/201357,004 mi+8,610 mi
- 25/01/201462,838 mi+5,834 mi
- 02/02/201568,744 mi+5,906 mi
- 02/02/201568,748 mi+4 mi
- 11/02/201678,601 mi+9,853 mi
- 09/02/201789,854 mi+11,253 mi
- 02/02/201897,099 mi+7,245 mi
- 02/02/201897,099 mi
- 06/02/2019102,146 mi+5,047 mi
- 07/02/2019102,146 mi
- 18/02/2020104,343 mi+2,197 mi
- 26/03/2020104,343 mi
- 20/10/2021117,722 mi+13,379 mi
- 21/10/2021117,726 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 6,016 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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