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A4 PAE

2006 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

44,056 mi
Last recorded44,056 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class61,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 PAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 44,056 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both nearside and offside headlight lenses are slightly opaque but showing beam image although slightly reduced

fuel filler neck pipes are corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2025 43,515 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Rear filler neck pipes ()

Fail 3 Jan 2025 43,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Rear filler neck pipes ()

Pass 26 Jan 2024 42,989 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Rear filler neck pipes corroded. ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In between tyre tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 42,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Bump stop missing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Bump stop missing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel filer neck corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 41,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2022 40,849 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Filler Pipe (Neck to Tank) corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 40,336 miles

Exhaust Centre Box Mount Perished and Splitting

Fuel Filler Pipe (Tank to Neck) Corroded

Parking Brake Lever has Little Less Reserve Travel

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 39,187 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 38,455 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 38,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

All Tyres Perished and Cracking

Pass 6 Jul 2017 36,974 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre slight side wall damage

Offside Front Outer tyre slight side wall damage

Pass 6 Jul 2016 35,170 miles

Nearside Rear Outer side wall slight damage

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 33,585 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 31,760 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damage

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall damage

Fail 9 Jul 2014 31,756 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damage

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall damage

Pass 17 Jul 2013 29,424 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 29,424 miles

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

slight damage to o/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 6 Jun 2012 26,007 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2012 25,974 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre has cut to side wall not to cords

n/s/r tyre has cut to side wall not to cords

Pass 29 Jun 2011 22,947 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 19,417 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 15,373 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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A4 PAE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 A4 PAE, 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 A4 PAE registered?

A4 PAE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is A4 PAE safe to buy?

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