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A2 CGE

2006 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

64,812 mi
Last recorded64,812 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class61,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 CGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 64,812 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2024 61,051 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 56,527 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 55,494 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 54,069 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 54,069 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 53,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 51,241 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 48,554 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 45,752 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 45,752 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 43,232 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 43,232 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 40,581 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 40,581 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 37,771 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 34,743 miles

service due warning on

Pass 22 Mar 2012 32,018 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 27,943 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 23,064 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 16,951 miles

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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A2 CGE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A2 CGE, 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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What year was A2 CGE registered?

A2 CGE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2006.

Is A2 CGE safe to buy?

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