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A259 JOY

2006 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,215 mi
Last recorded93,215 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class61,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA259 JOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 93,215 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 89,740 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 86,104 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 82,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 79,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 76,384 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 72,588 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 68,686 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 63,608 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 63,435 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 60,214 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 49,247 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 39,914 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 32,737 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 23,076 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 16,282 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 12,823 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 12,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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A259 JOY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A259 JOY, 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 A259 JOY registered?

A259 JOY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 May 2006.

Is A259 JOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A259 JOY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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