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2009 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
General Information
- Registration SW59CFU
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2009
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1498cc
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- Expired 03 Nov 2024
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 86,119 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
13 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 86,119 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
- TPMS indicates deflated tyre
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
4 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 77,060 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
26 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 77,055 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
5 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 73,304 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both front (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
18 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 68,309 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished
17 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 68,306 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center clamp missing (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 63,650 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))
18 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 63,650 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
14 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 56,401 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
13 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 56,378 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
15 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 46,676 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
29 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 40,653 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
29 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 40,653 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
3 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 35,019 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2016 10 Jun 20262 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 35,018 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 31,328 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2015 10 Jun 202623 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 22,831 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2014 10 Jun 202610 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 17,484 MI
Expiry date: 31 Dec 2013 10 Jun 202610 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 17,484 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW59CFU was registered on 2009-12-31
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