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16 SRB

2006 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,722 mi
Last recorded52,722 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class61,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration16 SRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 52,722 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 52,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 51,029 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 51,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 47,458 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 47,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 44,638 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 44,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Nov 2021 42,323 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 40,739 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipe ()

Pass 7 Oct 2019 39,201 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 39,201 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 37,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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 25 Oct 2017 35,404 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 35,404 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 32,949 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 32,949 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 30,453 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 27,517 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 24,591 miles

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

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2012 21,477 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 17,905 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 17,905 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 14,205 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 11,958 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 8,212 miles

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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16 SRB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 16 SRB, 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.

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What year was 16 SRB registered?

16 SRB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is 16 SRB safe to buy?

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