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AF06 VZE

2006 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,270 mi
Last recorded79,270 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class61,178 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 VZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 79,270 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 12 Aug 2016 75,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 72,172 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 68,237 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 68,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 64,232 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 64,231 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 61,932 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 48,894 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 48,894 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 41,248 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 35,862 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 30,388 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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AF06 VZE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AF06 VZE, 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 AF06 VZE registered?

AF06 VZE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 March 2006.

Is AF06 VZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF06 VZE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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