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AF06 VZK

2006 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,198 mi
Last recorded106,198 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class61,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 VZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 106,198 miles

Front shock absorbers showing signs of corrosion.

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 20 Aug 2021 103,484 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2020 103,100 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2019 99,244 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

park brake high

sill covers and under trays fitted

under body corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2018 93,192 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 93,192 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 85,966 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

belly trays fitted blocking view of some lower components

play at steering wheel

Fail 7 Jun 2017 85,966 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel arch liner fitted so that top is inside the suspension coil spring

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

belly trays fitted blocking view of some lower components

play at steering wheel

Pass 27 May 2016 76,484 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs scored

rear brake discs worn

wipers smearing

Fail 27 May 2016 76,484 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs scored

rear brake discs worn

wipers smearing

Pass 19 May 2015 67,010 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2014 56,041 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2013 45,597 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2013 45,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 36,797 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

towbar electrics not working

Pass 11 Jun 2012 36,797 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

towbar electrics not working

Pass 19 Sep 2011 34,665 miles

1 bolt loose on undertray

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 24 Sep 2010 30,181 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 25,079 miles

nsr tyre perished and wearing on edge

Pass 15 Aug 2008 20,203 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 VZK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VZK, 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 VZK registered?

AF06 VZK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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