The road tax status for WU05 XSP is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for WU05 XSP?

The MOT for WU05 XSP is valid and due for renewal on or before 11 July 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of WU05 XSP?

The recorded mileage for WU05 XSP is 128,827 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is WU05 XSP ULEZ compliant?

No, WU05 XSP does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Does WU05 XSP have an outstanding safety recall?

Yes, WU05 XSP is recorded with an outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice under official DVSA records. Vehicle manufacturers are legally required to rectify safety recalls free of charge at any authorised franchised dealership.

Official DVLA Record

Outstanding Recall

2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.0L Diesel · WU05 XSP

WU05 XSP

2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06/07/2005. Recorded mileage 128,827 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model: MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Year / Origin: 2005 · Bristol
Safety Recall: Recall Notice
MOT Status: Valid until 11/07/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 128,827 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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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

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Valid until 11/07/2025

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Mileage: 128,827 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2005
Engine: 1992cc

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WU05 XSP Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2024
128,827 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
13 defects noted at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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✗ Outstanding recall notice

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WU05 XSP Mileage History

12/07/2022124,068 mi
13/07/2022124,076 mi+8 mi
19/06/2023126,766 mi+2,690 mi
03/07/2024128,827 mi+2,061 mi

Average of roughly 2,408 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

WU05 XSP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 12:08

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (WU05 XSP) between July 2022 and July 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 03 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 22 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.

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