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SW56 CHH

2006 Mercedes-benz A 200

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,635 mi
Last recorded87,635 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A 20060,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 CHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 87,635 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 87,634 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 83,674 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 80,403 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 80,403 miles

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

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2021 77,865 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 74,740 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 69,732 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 65,010 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 64,342 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 63,762 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 62,233 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 62,233 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 58,101 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 58,101 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 52,208 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 31,840 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 40,226 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 35,053 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A 200?

Based on 37,458 MOT tests across 2,967 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
6,141
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
2,967
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 267
coil spring broken 179
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SW56 CHH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz A 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 60,582 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A 200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 267 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW56 CHH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz A 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SW56 CHH registered?

SW56 CHH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 28 December 2006.

Is SW56 CHH safe to buy?

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