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950X125

2006 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

108,349 mi
Last recorded108,349 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class61,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration950X125
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2020 108,349 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 102,607 miles

Front windscreen washer jet aim poor

Pass 16 Jan 2018 96,686 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 91,781 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 78,122 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 78,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65r15 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 67,506 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 67,506 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 62,436 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 52,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 52,998 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 46,333 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 46,333 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 36,513 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 36,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 30,796 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)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 30,408 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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950X125 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 950X125, 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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950X125 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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