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SL56 HMU

2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class · Petrol · 1498cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelA-Class
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1498cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Petrol 1498cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 99,053 miles on the clock, averaging 5,151 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL56 HMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,053
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2009
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,151

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading99,053 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,718
Average per year5,151
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL56 HMU 21k40k60k79k99k '09'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,053 miles
Since last MOT+2,718 miles
PASS
Mileage96,335 miles
Since last MOT+2,117 miles
PASS
Mileage94,218 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,209 miles
Since last MOT+4,515 miles
PASS
Mileage89,694 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,693 miles
Since last MOT+2,782 miles
PASS
Mileage86,911 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,911 miles
Since last MOT+7,211 miles
PASS
Mileage79,700 miles
Since last MOT+6,510 miles
PASS
Mileage73,190 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,190 miles
Since last MOT+6,186 miles
PASS
Mileage67,004 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,003 miles
Since last MOT+6,695 miles
PASS
Mileage60,308 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,305 miles
Since last MOT+6,688 miles
PASS
Mileage53,617 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
PASS
Mileage53,616 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,616 miles
Since last MOT+3,449 miles
PASS
Mileage50,167 miles
Since last MOT+9,909 miles
PASS
Mileage40,258 miles
Since last MOT+5,553 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,705 miles
Since last MOT+6,074 miles
PASS
Mileage28,631 miles
Since last MOT+7,957 miles
PASS
Mileage20,674 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 HMU
MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelA-Class
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1498cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SL56 HMU

What car is SL56 HMU?

SL56 HMU is an black Mercedes-Benz A-Class, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.

What is the mileage of SL56 HMU?

The last recorded mileage for SL56 HMU was 99,053 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL56 HMU passed its MOT?

SL56 HMU has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 27 Nov 2024.

Is SL56 HMU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL56 HMU is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is SL56 HMU?

SL56 HMU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.