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SW56VPF
2006 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1498cc
General Information
- Registration SW56VPF
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1498cc
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- Expires 10 Feb 2027
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
18
Passes
9
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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61 Total Defects Recorded
11 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 108,653 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
11 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 108,653 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
16 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 106,277 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion to o/s/r quarter panel not within 30cms of load bearing area
16 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 106,277 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion to o/s/r quarter panel not within 30cms of load bearing area
22 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 100,386 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion to nearside and offside rear quarter panels
22 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 100,386 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
- corrosion to nearside and offside rear quarter panels
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 93,943 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
17 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 87,182 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2023 11 Jun 202617 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 87,182 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
24 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 82,649 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2022 11 Jun 202618 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 77,775 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- rear shock absorber tubes corroded
- mot not needed dvsa 6 month extension would have been applied
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
18 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 77,775 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- mot not needed dvsa 6 month extension would have been applied
- rear shock absorber tubes corroded
18 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 72,935 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted
17 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 72,935 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted
- Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
22 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 67,402 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 61,350 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 61,349 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 58,184 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- very slight noise from off side front wheel bearing
- under trays on car
- child seats fitted
29 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 51,961 MI
11 Jun 202629 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 51,961 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2016 11 Jun 202627 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 46,808 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2015 11 Jun 202628 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,096 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2014 11 Jun 202625 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 43,096 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
18 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,205 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2013 11 Jun 202618 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,318 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2012 11 Jun 202626 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 24,112 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2011 11 Jun 202620 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 17,593 MI
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SW56VPF was registered on 2006-11-14
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