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SW56CHZ
2006 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1498cc
General Information
- Registration SW56CHZ
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1498cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
17
Passes
11
Failures
60.71%
Pass Rate
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107 Total Defects Recorded
14 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 53,436 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2027 11 Jun 202614 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 53,436 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Fuel pipe leaking in transmission tunnel (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
13 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 53,205 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s spring cup holders (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Underbody corrosion
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
7 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 51,478 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s spring cup holders (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Underbody corrosion
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both o/s and n/s outer edges and age related cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
6 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 51,476 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front 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)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Underbody corrosion
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both o/s and n/s outer edges and age related cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s spring cup holders (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
9 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 49,609 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
9 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 49,006 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
17 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 48,284 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
16 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 48,281 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
20 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 46,598 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
19 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 46,598 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Appears to be fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
15 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 45,106 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2022 11 Jun 202613 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 45,106 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
6 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 43,228 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2021 11 Jun 20263 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 43,228 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
24 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 39,960 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 39,956 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 37,140 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear fuel filler pipes corroded
- Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
10 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 37,140 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake performance not tested due to coil spring broken (3.7.A.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm ball joint boot split (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Headlamp aim not tested due to coil spring broken (1.8.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear fuel filler pipes corroded
- Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
13 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 33,688 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2018 11 Jun 202611 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 29,379 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear brake pipes slightly corroded
- both front tyres wearing on edges
15 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 26,039 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2016 11 Jun 202616 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 23,539 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2015 11 Jun 202628 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 21,415 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2014 11 Jun 202623 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 18,695 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2013 11 Jun 202617 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 16,001 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2012 11 Jun 202623 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 13,086 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2010 11 Jun 202623 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 13,085 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) Dangerous
- Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) Dangerous
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SW56CHZ was registered on 2006-12-28
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