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2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · GV05 BXM

GV05 BXM

2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 25 Apr 2005. MOT expired on 08 Nov 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Year / Origin
2005 · Canterbury
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 08 Nov 2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
—
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.5L
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
Expired
Expired on 08 Nov 2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
1498cc
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GV05 BXM Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT failed on 22/03/2024
  • 1 historical MOT failure

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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GV05 BXM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Sept 2026, 15:00
MOT Analysis

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 (GV05 BXM) between November 2021 and March 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 22 March 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (67%)
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Outstanding recall notice
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SCRAPPED RECORD

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CERTIFICATE OF DESTRUCTION

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