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2005 Mercedes A-Class 2.0L Diesel · KM55 ERK

KM55 ERK

2005 Mercedes A-Class (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2005. MOT expired on 15 Jan 2020. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
MERCEDES A-CLASS
Year / Origin
2005 · Northampton
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 15 Jan 2020
Road Tax
Untaxed (18 Feb 2020)
Recorded Mileage
—
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.0L
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 15 Jan 2020
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 18 Feb 2020
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2005
Engine
1991cc
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KM55 ERK Key Findings

  • No MOT test records found for this registration
  • MOT expired on 15/01/2020
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice

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

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

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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OUTSTANDING FINANCE

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SALVAGE & AUCTION

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IMPORTED RECORD

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SCRAPPED RECORD

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CERTIFICATE OF DESTRUCTION

Statutory CoD

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Technical Specifications

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Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Status

No MOT history available

No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.

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