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MERCEDES-BENZ

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B56K CH
MOTExpired
MOT due29 May 2025
First reg11 Apr 1985
Mileage66,761 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

41 years and 2 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 1 May 2026.

PASSED · 30 May 2024
Test date30 May 2024
Expiry29 May 2025
Test number474863542223
Mileage66,761 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 29 Apr 2023
Test date29 Apr 2023
Expiry3 May 2024
Test number189077819466
Mileage66,464 mi
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED · 4 May 2022
Test date4 May 2022
Expiry3 May 2023
Test number587448623203
Mileage66,174 mi
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED · 28 Apr 2022
Test date28 Apr 2022
Expiry
Test number603367137956
Mileage66,173 mi
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 1 Oct 2020
Test date1 Oct 2020
Expiry30 Sep 2021
Test number682257014665
Mileage66,111 mi
PASSED · 8 May 2019
Test date8 May 2019
Expiry10 Nov 2020
Test number549546196919
Mileage65,066 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryslight play in steering linkages
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
PASSED · 11 May 2018
Test date11 May 2018
Expiry10 May 2019
Test number371086390623
Mileage64,510 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front slight knock steering box area
AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in steering relay arm bushes
AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 11 May 2018
Test date11 May 2018
Expiry
Test number712056968341
Mileage64,510 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front slight knock steering box area
AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in steering relay arm bushes
AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 12 Jul 2016
Test date12 Jul 2016
Expiry22 Jul 2017
Test number616501104125
Mileage61,654 mi
FAILED · 7 Jul 2016
Test date7 Jul 2016
Expiry
Test number545118972136
Mileage61,623 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryBrake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
FailOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
PASSED · 23 Jul 2015
Test date23 Jul 2015
Expiry22 Jul 2016
Test number855614405286
Mileage59,270 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Enteredexcessive corrosion front nearside, not in prescribed area.
FAILED · 16 Jul 2015
Test date16 Jul 2015
Expiry
Test number917657195174
Mileage59,245 mi
User Enteredexcessive corrosion front nearside, not in prescribed area.
FailSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
FailBattery insecure (1.9.1)
FailOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 23 Jan 2014
Test date23 Jan 2014
Expiry22 Jan 2015
Test number938203824074
Mileage59,121 mi
PASSED · 16 Jan 2013
Test date16 Jan 2013
Expiry15 Jan 2014
Test number865706813080
Mileage58,587 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAILED · 14 Jan 2013
Test date14 Jan 2013
Expiry
Test number937214313010
Mileage58,587 mi
FailOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
PASSED · 20 Aug 2012
Test date20 Aug 2012
Expiry31 Aug 2013
Test number118773332223
Mileage57,994 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
PASSED · 1 Sep 2011
Test date1 Sep 2011
Expiry31 Aug 2012
Test number866884441267
Mileage55,066 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASSED · 20 Jul 2010
Test date20 Jul 2010
Expiry19 Jul 2011
Test number272931600277
Mileage53,468 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 4 Mar 2009
Test date4 Mar 2009
Expiry13 Mar 2010
Test number981563869049
Mileage50,937 mi
FAILED · 3 Mar 2009
Test date3 Mar 2009
Expiry
Test number114412869437
Mileage50,937 mi
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 5 Mar 2008
Test date5 Mar 2008
Expiry13 Mar 2009
Test number382675868036
Mileage47,739 mi
PASSED · 12 Mar 2007
Test date12 Mar 2007
Expiry13 Mar 2008
Test number120821677022
Mileage46,154 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
User Enteredoffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
PASSED · 16 Feb 2006
Test date16 Feb 2006
Expiry13 Mar 2007
Test number294467146058
Mileage43,351 mi