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GU56MZD
2006 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1498cc
General Information
- Registration GU56MZD
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1498cc
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- Expired 07 Feb 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
16
Passes
8
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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81 Total Defects Recorded
8 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 144,450 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
7 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 144,449 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Obligatory mirror missing Rear view mirror (3.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
4 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 138,730 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
29 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 135,412 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2023 17 Jun 20263 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 129,624 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
2 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 129,624 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
31 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 127,657 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
26 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 126,259 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside & offside rear (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 126,259 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside & offside rear (5.3.2 (b))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 123,796 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2019 17 Jun 202626 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 119,814 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2018 17 Jun 202629 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 111,309 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2017 17 Jun 202619 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 107,919 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
18 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 107,904 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
13 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 77,654 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2015 17 Jun 202613 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 77,654 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
5 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 87,667 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
4 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 86,477 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
10 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 74,327 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
5 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 59,561 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2012 17 Jun 20265 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 59,561 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
22 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,280 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2011 17 Jun 202622 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 31,893 MI
17 Jun 202622 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,893 MI
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GU56MZD was registered on 2006-09-21
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