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2005 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
General Information
- Registration GL55CLU
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2005
- Colour Gold
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1699cc
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- Expires 12 May 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 79,881 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges and also perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
9 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 79,852 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges and also perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
18 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 76,694 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
14 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 76,647 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
19 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 73,196 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
23 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 67,412 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 62,501 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays fitted
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
30 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 60,597 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 43,498 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
21 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 36,930 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2019 23 Jun 202622 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 34,406 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2018 23 Jun 202623 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 31,662 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2017 23 Jun 202616 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 26,757 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2015 23 Jun 202626 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 22,482 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2014 23 Jun 202610 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 18,519 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2013 23 Jun 202610 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 18,519 MI
23 Jun 202616 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 15,758 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 15,214 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2012 23 Jun 20269 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 12,610 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2011 23 Jun 202611 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 9,221 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2010 23 Jun 202624 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 6,556 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2009 23 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
GL55CLU was registered on 2005-12-15
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