2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.7L Petrol · MP55 BUU
2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.7L, petrol). First registered 23 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 124,646 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,646 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.
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MP55 BUU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 14/07/2026
- 124,646 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MP55 BUU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (MP55 BUU) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Rear Inner Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Under Plastic Trim Covers for O/S/R Brake Pipe jo”; “Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Central pipe (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken Section (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
MP55 BUU Mileage History
- 13/06/2023111,726 mi
- 13/05/2024115,328 mi+3,602 mi
- 14/05/2024115,328 mi
- 30/07/2025116,402 mi+1,074 mi
- 14/07/2026124,646 mi+8,244 mi
Average of roughly 4,187 miles per year across 5 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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