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AD55 NYW

2006 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

123,923 mi
Last recorded123,923 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class61,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 NYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 123,923 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 121,726 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2024 121,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 119,134 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 117,502 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 6 Mar 2021 115,884 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has slight crack

Pass 7 Mar 2020 113,915 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 111,949 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 107,279 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 93,764 miles

Nearside Rear tyre required shortly

Rear brake pads required shortly

Fail 20 Mar 2017 93,764 miles

Nearside Rear tyre required shortly

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake pads required shortly

Pass 13 Apr 2016 84,848 miles

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 74,325 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 65,972 miles

Front tyres wearing edges

N/S/R tyre has a nail - bad angle may not be repairable

Rear Tyres low on outer edges

Wipers starting to streak

Pass 10 May 2013 56,078 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 45,361 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2011 36,312 miles

Rear tyres sidewalls are starting to perish

Pass 30 Apr 2010 27,446 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 19,518 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 18,850 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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AD55 NYW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AD55 NYW, 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 NYW registered?

AD55 NYW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 February 2006.

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