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YR56 ZLX

2006 Mercedes-benz A 200

Blue Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,787 mi
Last recorded95,787 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A 20060,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 ZLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 95,787 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 90,790 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 85,009 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 77,273 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 77,273 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 73,357 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 69,016 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 61,198 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 58,715 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 57,235 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 55,267 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 53,095 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 53,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 51,102 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 49,359 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 45,901 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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YR56 ZLX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Blue with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YR56 ZLX, 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 YR56 ZLX registered?

YR56 ZLX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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