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AO06 GNJ

2006 Mercedes A Class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,034 mi
Last recorded118,034 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes A Class65,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 GNJ
MakeMercedes
ModelA Class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 118,034 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2025 103,649 miles

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

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

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 14 May 2025 103,649 miles

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

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

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

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 16 May 2024 93,279 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2024 93,279 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 84,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 1 Apr 2023 84,114 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 74,719 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 74,715 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 68,468 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Mar 2021 68,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Mar 2020 65,049 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 63,898 miles

All 4 tyres are bald on the outer edges

Front brake discs and pads worn thin

Fuel filler neck pipes badly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2018 61,462 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 58,175 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 53,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Mar 2015 48,655 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 44,124 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear tyres starting to go out of shape on inner edges.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 39,277 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 34,069 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 29,582 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 24,367 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 19,425 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2009 19,425 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Undertrays fitted

How Reliable is the Mercedes A Class?

Based on 2,156 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
5,153
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Brake pipe excessively corroded 44
Registration plate lamp not working 40
Stop lamp not working 39
coil spring broken 31
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AO06 GNJ is a 2006 Mercedes A Class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes A Class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 65,435 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes A Class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO06 GNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes A Class typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes A Class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO06 GNJ registered?

AO06 GNJ is a 2006 Mercedes A Class, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is AO06 GNJ safe to buy?

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