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AF06 XPY

2006 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,364 mi
Last recorded61,364 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class61,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 XPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 61,364 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear brake pads over half worn

under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 19 Jan 2015 55,326 miles

front bumper damaged on offside

nearside rear outer brake pad becoming low

sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 18 Jan 2014 43,924 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side skirts preventing full inspection

Fail 17 Jan 2014 43,924 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side skirts preventing full inspection

Pass 14 Jan 2013 38,601 miles

sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 20 Jan 2012 31,822 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 27,094 miles

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

nearside rear Tyre is starting to perish

Pass 1 Mar 2011 27,094 miles

nearside rear Tyre is starting to perish

Pass 26 Feb 2010 21,370 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 15,690 miles

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

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 XPY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 XPY, 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 XPY registered?

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

Is AF06 XPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF06 XPY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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