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AF06 WBN

2006 Mercedes-benz A-class

Gold Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

108,347 mi
Last recorded108,347 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class61,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 WBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 108,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 27 Jan 2024 101,469 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 90,779 miles

Bonnet Secondary catch damaged

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 90,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Bonnet Secondary catch damaged

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 78,639 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 76,812 miles

Sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2021 76,765 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm + worn outer edge 1955516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 74,027 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 74,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 71,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undercovers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2018 68,049 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 64,440 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Mar 2016 60,958 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 56,248 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 50,869 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 43,411 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 37,170 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 27,539 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 5 Mar 2010 23,296 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 16,895 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 WBN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class in Gold with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WBN, 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 WBN registered?

AF06 WBN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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