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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 130,654 miles on the clock, averaging 5,653 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SO55 OBA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 130,654 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,653 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO55 OBA |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A-Class |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 OBA
What car is SO55 OBA?
SO55 OBA is an blue Mercedes-Benz A-Class, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.
What is the mileage of SO55 OBA?
The last recorded mileage for SO55 OBA was 130,654 miles, recorded on 10 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO55 OBA passed its MOT?
SO55 OBA has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Mar 2026.
Is SO55 OBA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO55 OBA 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 OBA?
SO55 OBA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.