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 1699cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 100,435 miles on the clock, averaging 7,169 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for GV05 BYF
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 100,435 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,169 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GV05 BYF |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A-Class |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1699cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GV — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About GV05 BYF
What car is GV05 BYF?
GV05 BYF is a black Mercedes-Benz A-Class, petrol (1699cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.
What is the mileage of GV05 BYF?
The last recorded mileage for GV05 BYF was 100,435 miles, recorded on 20 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GV05 BYF passed its MOT?
GV05 BYF has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Aug 2020.
Is GV05 BYF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV05 BYF 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 GV05 BYF?
GV05 BYF is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.