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KY55 VAO

2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class · Diesel · 1992cc

Black Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelA-Class
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1992cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1992cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 142,396 miles on the clock, averaging 8,083 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for KY55 VAO

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,396
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
8,083

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading142,396 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,083
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KY55 VAO 29k57k85k114k142k '08'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,396 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,396 miles
Since last MOT+13,623 miles
PASS
Mileage128,773 miles
Since last MOT+5,717 miles
PASS
Mileage123,056 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,049 miles
Since last MOT+6,408 miles
PASS
Mileage116,641 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,636 miles
Since last MOT+8,506 miles
PASS
Mileage108,130 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,192 miles
Since last MOT+5,642 miles
PASS
Mileage102,550 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,538 miles
Since last MOT+5,499 miles
PASS
Mileage97,039 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,027 miles
Since last MOT+5,945 miles
PASS
Mileage91,082 miles
Since last MOT+6,364 miles
PASS
Mileage84,718 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,717 miles
Since last MOT+6,975 miles
PASS
Mileage77,742 miles
Since last MOT+7,418 miles
PASS
Mileage70,324 miles
Since last MOT+10,082 miles
PASS
Mileage60,242 miles
Since last MOT+9,868 miles
PASS
Mileage50,374 miles
Since last MOT+9,489 miles
PASS
Mileage40,885 miles
Since last MOT+308 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,577 miles
Since last MOT+12,069 miles
PASS
Mileage28,508 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,508 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 VAO
MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelA-Class
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1992cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeKY — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About KY55 VAO

What car is KY55 VAO?

KY55 VAO is a black Mercedes-Benz A-Class, diesel (1992cc). First registered in Luton in 2005.

What is the mileage of KY55 VAO?

The last recorded mileage for KY55 VAO was 142,396 miles, recorded on 13 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KY55 VAO passed its MOT?

KY55 VAO has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 13 Oct 2022.

Is KY55 VAO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KY55 VAO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is KY55 VAO?

KY55 VAO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.