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 96,865 miles on the clock, averaging 5,773 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SO55 OAY
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 96,865 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,773 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO55 OAY |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A-Class |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1498cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About SO55 OAY
What car is SO55 OAY?
SO55 OAY is an black Mercedes-Benz A-Class, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.
What is the mileage of SO55 OAY?
The last recorded mileage for SO55 OAY was 96,865 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO55 OAY passed its MOT?
SO55 OAY has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 27 Oct 2021.
Is SO55 OAY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO55 OAY 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 SO55 OAY?
SO55 OAY is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.