CarVerify

Free Car Check

A15 PUR

2006 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,123 mi
Last recorded52,123 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class61,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 PUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 52,123 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

all four brake discs rusty

headlamp aim pattern could be better

rear subframe rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2024 49,383 miles

Headlamp dip beams images poor both sides

Pass 10 May 2023 45,194 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 45,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 43,085 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 43,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre edge worn smooth

Offside Front Tyre edge wearing

Pass 4 Jan 2021 41,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre edge worn smooth

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

Offside Washer jet

Pass 23 Oct 2019 39,429 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 39,429 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 36,005 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 34,320 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 31,590 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking and perished in treads

Offside Front tyre cracking and perished in treads

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished in treads

under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2015 28,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2014 25,282 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 21,093 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 18,996 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 17,323 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 15,244 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A15 PUR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A15 PUR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A15 PUR?

You can check the full history of A15 PUR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A15 PUR registered?

A15 PUR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is A15 PUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 PUR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A15 PUR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A15 PUR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.