2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · ST56 TTE
2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 29 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 58,645 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,645 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST56 TTE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/10/2026
- 58,645 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST56 TTE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (ST56 TTE) between October 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
ST56 TTE Mileage History
- 10/10/202243,204 mi
- 12/10/202350,804 mi+7,600 mi
- 16/10/202452,747 mi+1,943 mi
- 25/10/202556,601 mi+3,854 mi
- 15/10/202658,645 mi+2,044 mi
Average of roughly 3,847 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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