2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.0L Diesel · GV05 PYP
2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2005. Recorded mileage 147,947 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jan 2024. 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 28 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,947 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
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GV05 PYP Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2023
- 147,947 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV05 PYP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (GV05 PYP) between March 2008 and January 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
GV05 PYP Mileage History
- 04/03/200846,721 mi
- 04/03/200846,721 mi
- 19/01/200964,510 mi+17,789 mi
- 26/01/201080,921 mi+16,411 mi
- 24/01/201190,654 mi+9,733 mi
- 24/01/201190,654 mi
- 11/01/201294,896 mi+4,242 mi
- 29/01/201399,020 mi+4,124 mi
- 18/01/2014127,372 mi+28,352 mi
- 20/01/2015128,757 mi+1,385 mi
- 20/01/2015128,757 mi
- 27/01/2016129,702 mi+945 mi
- 20/01/2017131,158 mi+1,456 mi
- 20/01/2017131,158 mi
- 24/01/2018132,639 mi+1,481 mi
- 26/01/2019133,320 mi+681 mi
- 29/01/2020133,751 mi+431 mi
- 22/01/2021136,870 mi+3,119 mi
- 28/01/2022144,626 mi+7,756 mi
- 28/01/2022144,626 mi
- 27/01/2023147,947 mi+3,321 mi
Average of roughly 6,794 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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