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AD55 FTJ

2006 Mercedes-benz A-class

Gold Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,339 mi
Last recorded135,339 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class61,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 FTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 135,339 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 126,894 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 119,688 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 119,680 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to coil springs (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 114,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 107,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

eml showing yellow

Fail 2 Sep 2021 107,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

eml showing yellow

Fail 9 Jul 2021 107,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 102,794 miles

Little reserve travel in parking brake

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 102,792 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Little reserve travel in parking brake

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 98,099 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 98,099 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 90,937 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2017 87,075 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 80,991 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Jul 2015 75,494 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 69,957 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 69,957 miles

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 60,472 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 49,072 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 39,035 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 36,556 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 36,528 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 28,840 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 23,287 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 23,287 miles

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

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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AD55 FTJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class in Gold with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AD55 FTJ, 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 AD55 FTJ registered?

AD55 FTJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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