2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · SC55 CCZ
2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 62,375 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,375 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SC55 CCZ Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2022
- 62,375 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC55 CCZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (SC55 CCZ) between December 2008 and October 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Front Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
SC55 CCZ Mileage History
- 11/12/200825,773 mi
- 11/12/200825,773 mi
- 14/12/200927,369 mi+1,596 mi
- 17/12/200927,377 mi+8 mi
- 06/12/201029,281 mi+1,904 mi
- 07/12/201029,283 mi+2 mi
- 19/12/201131,659 mi+2,376 mi
- 20/12/201131,660 mi+1 mi
- 04/12/201234,183 mi+2,523 mi
- 02/12/201336,399 mi+2,216 mi
- 03/12/201439,220 mi+2,821 mi
- 21/10/201541,087 mi+1,867 mi
- 21/10/201541,087 mi
- 04/10/201642,451 mi+1,364 mi
- 23/10/201743,797 mi+1,346 mi
- 23/10/201743,797 mi
- 12/10/201844,523 mi+726 mi
- 16/10/201844,534 mi+11 mi
- 08/10/201947,228 mi+2,694 mi
- 14/10/202048,820 mi+1,592 mi
- 14/10/202048,821 mi+1 mi
- 18/10/202156,103 mi+7,282 mi
- 18/10/202156,103 mi
- 05/10/202262,375 mi+6,272 mi
- 05/10/202262,375 mi
Average of roughly 2,649 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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