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Mercedes-Benz A

Black · Petrol · 2019 · 1,991 cc

56 CBMOT history

56 CB is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A first used on 23 Dec 2019. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 5 of 6 MOT tests, with 40,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

56 CB black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
40,600 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
6
5 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,987 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
56 CB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2019
First used
23 Dec 2019
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

56 CB was last recorded at 40,600 miles on 22 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jul 2026: 40,600 miles, lower than 64,842 miles on 21 Jul 2026.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
64,842 miles · 21 Jul 2026
Average per year
5,987 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,600 miles
  • 2025 – 32,549 miles
  • 2023 – 19,964 miles
  • 2022 – 19,112 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,600 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

6 tests since 19 Dec 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,600 miles (-24,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    40,600 miles
    Test number
    774571234099
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail64,842 miles (+32,293)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,842 miles
    Test number
    751321997127
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits blow from manifold area? (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases further investigation (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre metal in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked between tread.235/35/19y (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass32,549 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    32,549 miles
    Test number
    868526658707
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass40,168 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    40,168 km
    Test number
    432595897521
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass19,964 miles (+852)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    19,964 miles
    Test number
    431633011916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass19,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    19,112 miles
    Test number
    629632481405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 56 CB

What vehicle is registration 56 CB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 56 CB on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A first used on 23 Dec 2019. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 56 CB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 56 CB is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 56 CB?
The MOT on 56 CB is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 56 CB done?
56 CB was recorded at 40,600 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 5,987 miles a year.
Has 56 CB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 56 CB has failed 1 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on 56 CB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jul 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 56 CB find?
56 CB passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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