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VU06 VSO

2006 Mercedes-benz A 200

Blue Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,479 mi
Last recorded85,479 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A 20060,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 VSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 85,479 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 84,611 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 83,063 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 79,369 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 75,088 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 71,676 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 70,583 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2019 66,084 miles

nearside & offside rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2018 59,705 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 53,687 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 46,158 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn down to approx 2. 5mm

Fail 24 Mar 2016 46,158 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn down to approx 2. 5mm

Pass 23 Mar 2015 39,997 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 34,898 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 29,220 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 23,948 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer shoulders

Fail 21 Mar 2012 23,948 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer shoulders

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 15,501 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 10,400 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 8,621 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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VU06 VSO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Blue with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VU06 VSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU06 VSO registered?

VU06 VSO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 12 April 2006.

Is VU06 VSO safe to buy?

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