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AEC 798S

2006 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,080 mi
Last recorded124,080 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class61,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEC 798S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 124,080 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 124,080 miles

Offside Electronic power steering wiring excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 122,344 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play pivot point. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018

nearside and centre seatbelt clasp's incomplete but serviceable.

Fail 15 Jan 2018

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside and centre seatbelt clasp's incomplete but serviceable.

Pass 5 Jan 2017 119,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer raised edge and perished

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 119,002 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer raised edge and perished

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 117,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (7.1.2)

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner tread area

Fail 3 Feb 2016 117,304 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner tread area

Pass 3 Feb 2015 115,633 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges of tread.

N/S door mirror casing missing. Small chips in windscreen.

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 113,805 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 111,822 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 111,821 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 109,430 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 107,083 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 104,771 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 102,502 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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AEC 798S is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AEC 798S, 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 AEC 798S registered?

AEC 798S is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 February 2006.

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