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2 DBB

2006 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

86,327 mi
Last recorded86,327 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class61,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 DBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 86,327 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 86,327 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 81,816 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 81,816 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 77,885 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 74,826 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 71,398 miles

front brake disc's excessively worn & lipped.

front brake pad linning 90% worn

nearside front brakes showing some distortion.

Fail 22 Sep 2021 71,396 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front brake disc's excessively worn & lipped.

front brake pad linning 90% worn

nearside front brakes showing some distortion.

Pass 18 Sep 2020 68,385 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 68,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 65,576 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 61,023 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 61,007 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 55,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 50,593 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 45,331 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing thin

Pass 22 Sep 2014 40,213 miles

Nearside front tyre has outer wear

Nearside rear tyre perished on the outer area

Offside rear tyre perished on the outer area

Pass 29 Aug 2013 34,650 miles

checked offside rear seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted)

nearside & offside rear tyre tread edges perishe up.

Fail 23 Aug 2013 34,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

checked offside rear seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted)

nearside & offside rear tyre tread edges perishe up.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 29,381 miles

front discs worn

Pass 11 Aug 2011 23,459 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 17,165 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake disc lipped

Fail 1 Apr 2010 17,165 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front brake disc lipped

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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2 DBB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 61,178 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2 DBB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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2 DBB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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