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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T56 GKNMOT history

T56 GKN is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 13 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 72,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2026
Mileage
72,698 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T56 GKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T56 GKN was last recorded at 72,698 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,698 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,698 miles
  • 2024 – 70,900 miles
  • 2023 – 70,748 miles
  • 2022 – 69,703 miles
  • 2021 – 67,245 miles
  • 2020 – 61,088 miles
  • 2019 – 55,465 miles
  • 2018 – 51,357 miles
  • 2017 – 47,233 miles
  • 2016 – 44,415 miles
  • 2015 – 43,239 miles
  • 2014 – 42,292 miles
  • 2013 – 41,583 miles
  • 2012 – 40,701 miles
  • 2011 – 39,393 miles
  • 2010 – 38,197 miles
  • 2009 – 36,752 miles
  • 2008 – 35,461 miles
  • 2007 – 34,216 miles
  • 2006 – 33,229 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,698 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides on suspension arms STRONG ADVISE (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside non-obligatory mirror missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,698 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    72,698 miles
    Test number
    661542825726
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides on suspension arms STRONG ADVISE (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail72,698 miles (+1,798)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,698 miles
    Test number
    713225216418
    • MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides on suspension arms STRONG ADVISE (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass70,900 miles (+152)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    70,900 miles
    Test number
    972106877405
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass70,748 miles (+1,045)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    70,748 miles
    Test number
    607828319307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,703 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    69,703 miles
    Test number
    294069464718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside non-obligatory mirror missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail69,699 miles (+2,454)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,699 miles
    Test number
    740547124187
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside non-obligatory mirror missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass67,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    67,245 miles
    Test number
    798265285406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail67,245 miles (+6,157)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,245 miles
    Test number
    198731111763
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass61,088 miles (+5,623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    61,088 miles
    Test number
    598533088744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass55,465 miles (+4,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    55,465 miles
    Test number
    121569881438
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass51,357 miles (+4,124)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    51,357 miles
    Test number
    391307078796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass47,233 miles (+2,818)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    47,233 miles
    Test number
    953912114492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass44,415 miles (+1,176)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    44,415 miles
    Test number
    211185170239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,239 miles (+947)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    43,239 miles
    Test number
    719959845182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,292 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    42,292 miles
    Test number
    446079944128
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre side wall damaged

  16. Fail42,290 miles (+707)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,290 miles
    Test number
    795267144155
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre side wall damaged

  17. Pass41,583 miles (+882)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    41,583 miles
    Test number
    386314353163
    • NoteBoth wipers split

  18. Pass40,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    40,701 miles
    Test number
    486071082161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail40,699 miles (+1,306)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,699 miles
    Test number
    215591082467
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass39,393 miles (+1,196)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    39,393 miles
    Test number
    936007851159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,197 miles (+1,445)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    38,197 miles
    Test number
    650308650184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass36,752 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    36,752 miles
    Test number
    641570569100
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  23. Fail36,750 miles (+1,289)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,750 miles
    Test number
    510590169101
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  24. Pass35,461 miles (+1,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    35,461 miles
    Test number
    420701778170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass34,216 miles (+987)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    34,216 miles
    Test number
    460136967161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    33,229 miles
    Test number
    341210386141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T56 GKN

Does T56 GKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T56 GKN is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T56 GKN?
The MOT on T56 GKN is valid until 1 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T56 GKN done?
T56 GKN was recorded at 72,698 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 2,045 miles a year.
Has T56 GKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T56 GKN has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T56 GKN 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 T56 GKN find?
T56 GKN passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides on suspension arms strong advise.

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