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Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,461 cc

RGC 556MOT history

RGC 556 is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 22 Dec 2016. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 106,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

RGC 556 black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
106,912 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,030 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RGC 556
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
22 Dec 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RGC 556 was last recorded at 106,912 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 8,334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,578 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,334 miles
Average per year
12,030 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,912 miles
  • 2025 – 98,578 miles
  • 2024 – 82,183 miles
  • 2023 – 64,211 miles
  • 2022 – 54,129 miles
  • 2021 – 43,775 miles
  • 2019 – 33,926 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,912 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

9 tests since 16 Dec 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,912 miles (+8,334)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    106,912 miles
    Test number
    186158952425
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass98,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    98,578 miles
    Test number
    670939517003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail98,578 miles (+16,395)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,578 miles
    Test number
    965678693414
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass82,183 miles (+17,972)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    82,183 miles
    Test number
    841625804035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,211 miles (+10,082)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    64,211 miles
    Test number
    976132747152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,129 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    54,129 miles
    Test number
    272376076695
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail54,129 miles (+10,354)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,129 miles
    Test number
    124860462605
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass43,775 miles (+9,849)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    43,775 miles
    Test number
    488365440299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,926 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    33,926 miles
    Test number
    829294159629
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about RGC 556

What vehicle is registration RGC 556 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RGC 556 on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 22 Dec 2016. 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 RGC 556 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RGC 556 is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on RGC 556?
The MOT on RGC 556 is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RGC 556 done?
RGC 556 was recorded at 106,912 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 12,030 miles a year.
Has RGC 556 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RGC 556 has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on RGC 556 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on RGC 556 find?
RGC 556 passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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