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A2 EPW

2006 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,990 mi
Last recorded57,990 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class61,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 EPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 57,990 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 55,941 miles

nearside front washer jet not working

Fail 17 Feb 2025 55,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front washer jet not working

Pass 5 Feb 2024 53,912 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 53,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 52,157 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 50,263 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 48,734 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 47,021 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 44,829 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 42,589 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 40,199 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 36,499 miles

Rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2015 33,075 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre bald on edges

offside front tyre bald on edges

offside rear tyre mishapen on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2014 30,715 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 27,661 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

offside front tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 19 Mar 2013 27,661 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

offside front tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 19 Mar 2012 24,499 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 21,827 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 21,788 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 19,208 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 16,414 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 EPW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EPW, 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 EPW registered?

A2 EPW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is A2 EPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 EPW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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