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AF06 VZP

2006 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,659 mi
Last recorded137,659 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class61,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 VZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 137,659 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 125,628 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

secondary bonnet release not working needs attention

Fail 5 Nov 2019 125,628 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

secondary bonnet release not working needs attention

Pass 5 Nov 2018 121,187 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 121,187 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 114,636 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Steel wheels (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 114,636 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Not bight enough (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Steel wheels (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 106,699 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 95,751 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 92,375 miles

engine management light on

Fail 6 Feb 2015 92,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 20 Feb 2014 84,308 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 57,297 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 12,907 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 34,039 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 26,653 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 VZP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VZP, 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 VZP registered?

AF06 VZP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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