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AF06 VZJ

2006 Mercedes-benz A-class

Gold Diesel 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,867 mi
Last recorded91,867 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class61,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 VZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 91,867 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn almost to the cord inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

underytays fitted

Fail 18 May 2022 91,867 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn almost to the cord inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

underytays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2021 85,094 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 85,094 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 83,127 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 83,127 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))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 77,511 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 77,511 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2018 73,424 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated catch broken (8.4.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 73,424 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated catch broken (8.4.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 67,798 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated catch broken (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven tread wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 60,018 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 55,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 48,845 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 43,098 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have runout inside edges

Pass 8 Feb 2012 37,189 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 31,239 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 25,553 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 19,896 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 VZJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class in Gold with a 1,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AF06 VZJ, 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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AF06 VZJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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