Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Petrol 1498cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 112,929 miles on the clock, averaging 6,154 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BV05 VNU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 112,929 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,154 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BV05 VNU |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A-Class |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1498cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BV — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About BV05 VNU
What car is BV05 VNU?
BV05 VNU is a black Mercedes-Benz A-Class, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.
What is the mileage of BV05 VNU?
The last recorded mileage for BV05 VNU was 112,929 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BV05 VNU passed its MOT?
BV05 VNU has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 Dec 2021.
Is BV05 VNU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BV05 VNU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is BV05 VNU?
BV05 VNU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.