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A2 XEE

2006 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

85,145 mi
Last recorded85,145 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class61,178 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 XEE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 85,145 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 85,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 71,752 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 63,551 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 62,133 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2022 62,127 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2021 60,521 miles

under trays fitted

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 60,516 miles

Fuel system component leaking filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2020 59,416 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 59,411 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside parking brake effort low

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2019 58,283 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 56,210 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 56,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn outer edge keep under observation (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 53,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight noise

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Plastic undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 14 Dec 2017 53,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight noise

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Plastic undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 7 Dec 2016 50,742 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 47,410 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 43,766 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 38,595 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 33,539 miles

Both rear tyres rubber starting to crack between tread

Pass 29 Dec 2011 30,945 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 26,804 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Dec 2010 26,804 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2009 21,434 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 XEE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 A2 XEE, 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 XEE registered?

A2 XEE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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