2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.7L Petrol · FV54 WVT
2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.7L, petrol). First registered 11 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 109,124 miles. MOT expired on 08 May 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,124 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.7L
- 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.
FV54 WVT Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2022
- 109,124 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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FV54 WVT Mileage History
- 22/02/2022108,965 mi
- 24/03/2022109,043 mi+78 mi
- 10/05/2022109,124 mi+81 mi
Average of roughly 753 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
FV54 WVT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (FV54 WVT) between February 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 May 2022 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: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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