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703 EBY

2006 Mercedes-benz A-class

Gold Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,257 mi
Last recorded128,257 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class61,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration703 EBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 128,257 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Borderline pass (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 124,099 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 124,099 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 119,926 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 114,839 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 114,839 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 107,357 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 94,331 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 94,331 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 82,528 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 70,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 59,237 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 59,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 47,902 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 47,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 39,392 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2013 33,907 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 29,024 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 24,645 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 21,234 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 16,989 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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703 EBY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class in Gold with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 703 EBY, 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 703 EBY registered?

703 EBY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 August 2006.

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