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SW59MKE
2009 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Colour: Brown
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW59MKE
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2009
- Colour Brown
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 10 Jun 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
12
Passes
5
Failures
70.59%
Pass Rate
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36 Total Defects Recorded
18 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 85,258 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake disc significantly and obviously worn all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
8 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 82,926 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Various suspension components slightly corroded
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 82,926 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Various suspension components slightly corroded
- Unable to open bonnet
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 78,934 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIPS (3.2 (a) (i))
2 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 73,775 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. IMBALANCE OF 33% ACROSS AXLE (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIPS (3.2 (a) (i))
2 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 73,775 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. IMBALANCE OF 33% ACROSS AXLE (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIPS (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 69,553 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIPS (3.2 (a) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements BEHIND BRAKE PEDAL(sticking) (4.3.2 (a) (i))
6 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 64,611 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
14 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 57,981 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
31 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 51,031 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2018 10 Jun 202628 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 51,025 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
19 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 46,261 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2017 10 Jun 202619 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 46,261 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
10 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 43,861 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 36,093 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2015 10 Jun 20265 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 28,631 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2014 10 Jun 20266 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 21,510 MI
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SW59MKE was registered on 2009-12-19
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