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SC55CBU
2006 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1498cc
General Information
- Registration SC55CBU
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1498cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
14
Passes
8
Failures
63.64%
Pass Rate
⚠️
56 Total Defects Recorded
17 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 82,907 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
25 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 86,198 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2023 11 Jun 202618 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 74,998 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
24 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 71,272 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
23 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 71,271 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
22 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 71,253 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Seat belt buckle missing rear (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- osr tyre showing signs of cracking
21 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 67,644 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
25 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 60,361 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- offside wiper blade too long - contacting nearside wiper blade
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 60,361 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- offside wiper blade too long - contacting nearside wiper blade
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 60,245 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 52,674 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- SRS warning light was on , cleared on restart
4 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 44,963 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2016 11 Jun 20267 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 40,811 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
9 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,640 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2014 11 Jun 20269 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 37,604 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
9 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,982 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,258 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2013 11 Jun 202610 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 33,258 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
11 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,438 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2012 11 Jun 202611 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 26,438 MI
11 Jun 202616 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 20,310 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2011 11 Jun 202612 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 11,798 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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SC55CBU was registered on 2006-02-08
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