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AF06 VZT

2006 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,135 mi
Last recorded148,135 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class61,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 VZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 148,135 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 138,226 miles

Nearside Front side repeater damaged

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 128,608 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

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

Rear jacking blocks missing

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2018 128,606 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

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

Rear jacking blocks missing

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2016 75,554 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer sidewall ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear jacking blocks missing

Pass 14 Dec 2015 71,598 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 71,598 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located broken and incomplete at lower seating areas (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken at lower seating areas (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 66,434 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 59,969 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 59,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2013 54,068 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 48,552 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 43,076 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 36,269 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 29,555 miles

advise on cut to offside rear tyre outer wall.

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 VZT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VZT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF06 VZT registered?

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

Is AF06 VZT safe to buy?

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