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A18 ALW

2006 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,877 mi
Last recorded133,877 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class61,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 ALW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 133,877 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 133,877 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 129,414 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 129,413 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 120,524 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 120,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 109,909 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 95,132 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 95,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 92,883 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 85,212 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2012 85,212 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2011 77,974 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 71,201 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 60,536 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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A18 ALW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A18 ALW, 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 A18 ALW registered?

A18 ALW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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