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SW56VSY
2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2987cc
General Information
- Registration SW56VSY
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model E
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2987cc
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- Expires 02 Nov 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
16
Passes
4
Failures
80%
Pass Rate
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46 Total Defects Recorded
23 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 125,940 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
22 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 125,940 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
22 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 117,325 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
22 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 117,326 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
27 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 109,024 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 100,161 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2023 11 Jun 202614 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 98,936 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2023 11 Jun 202614 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 98,935 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
23 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 97,991 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2022 11 Jun 20262 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 92,495 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2021 11 Jun 20262 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 88,073 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2019 11 Jun 20268 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 83,880 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2018 11 Jun 202611 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,553 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2016 11 Jun 202617 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,354 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2015 11 Jun 202624 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,356 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,248 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 45,248 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
13 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,077 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
21 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 32,486 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 24,483 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW56VSY was registered on 2006-09-25
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