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AD55 LTE

2006 Mercedes-benz A 200

Silver Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,291 mi
Last recorded129,291 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A 20060,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 LTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 129,291 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 122,144 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 122,133 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 122,128 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 121,977 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion to rear suspension components

plastic covers fitted

vehicle has been stood

Fail 27 Jun 2018 121,953 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

plastic covers fitted

slight corrosion to underside of body to rear

slight damage to nsf tyre wall

vehicle has been stood

Pass 3 Jun 2017 112,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe on flexi joint. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2016 100,826 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2016 100,826 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2015 91,552 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 91,552 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 82,404 miles

advise travel in handrake lever

Pass 31 May 2013 71,850 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 71,850 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 59,381 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2012 59,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 47,809 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 40,203 miles

both rear tyres slightly detieriated

Pass 12 May 2009 32,990 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 32,193 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A 200?

Based on 37,458 MOT tests across 2,967 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
6,141
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
2,967
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 267
coil spring broken 179
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AD55 LTE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Silver with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz A 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 60,582 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 200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 267 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD55 LTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz A 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD55 LTE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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