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AD03 BRO

2006 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

64,165 mi
Last recorded64,165 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class61,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 BRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 64,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 61,912 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Fail 17 Sep 2019 61,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 12 Sep 2018 59,299 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 7 Sep 2018 59,293 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 25 Aug 2017 55,715 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre perished (185/65/15

Offside Rear tyre perished (185/65/15

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2016 50,120 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc (3.5.1i)

fuel pipes and brake pipes slightly corroded and some covered

under vehicle suspension/braking/steering components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Sep 2015 46,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2015 46,759 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2014 41,932 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 36,970 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 36,969 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 32,451 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 27,797 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 27,797 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 21,732 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 14,362 miles

partial inspection of underbody due to undercovers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2009 14,026 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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AD03 BRO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AD03 BRO, 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 AD03 BRO registered?

AD03 BRO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 July 2006.

Is AD03 BRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 BRO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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