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SW05POH
2005 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Colour: Green
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1699cc
General Information
- Registration SW05POH
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2005
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1699cc
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- Expires 07 May 2027
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
19
Passes
8
Failures
70.37%
Pass Rate
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65 Total Defects Recorded
23 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 83,149 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
13 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 83,148 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play also noisy on rotation lock to lock checks (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- 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
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
8 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 81,184 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material visible through wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Fuel filler pipes and tank corroded not leaking or deemed excessive at time of test.
25 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 81,164 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp levelling device inoperative neither headlamp dipped beams are being operated by switch when required (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material visible through wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Fuel filler pipes and tank corroded not leaking or deemed excessive at time of test.
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
5 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 78,684 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
4 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 78,683 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 76,372 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
21 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 76,372 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
24 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 74,534 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
21 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 74,534 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
13 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 71,707 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
24 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 69,165 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 67,158 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
26 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 67,145 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
10 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 65,923 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 63,503 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- fuel breather pipe corroded
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
29 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 58,297 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2017 12 Jun 202631 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 54,219 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2016 12 Jun 202631 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 54,219 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
20 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,202 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
20 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 50,202 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
4 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,198 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2014 12 Jun 202621 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,990 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2013 12 Jun 20266 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,381 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2012 12 Jun 202615 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,000 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2011 12 Jun 202623 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,218 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2010 12 Jun 202618 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,466 MI
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SW05POH was registered on 2005-04-18
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