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AF06 DKD

2006 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

98,093 mi
Last recorded98,093 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class61,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 DKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 98,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 78,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 78,400 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2024 52,771 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 52,766 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 52,736 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 52,732 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 52,043 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 52,043 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 51,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 49,495 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded

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

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

Offside 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))

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

Under body trays fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2019 49,495 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fuel filler neck corroded

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

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

Offside 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))

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

Under body trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2018 47,521 miles

undershields fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2017 45,099 miles

undershields fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2017 45,095 miles

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

undershields fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2016 41,014 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

rear tyres starting to perish

sheilds fitted and sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2016 41,014 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres getting low on tread

rear tyres starting to perish

sheilds fitted and sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 26,257 miles

shields fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2014 34,711 miles

sheilds fitted

small cuts to near side rear tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2014 34,711 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sheilds fitted

small cuts to near side rear tyre

Fail 6 Mar 2013 31,663 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 31,663 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 26,170 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 20,894 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 16,172 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 11,559 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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AF06 DKD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AF06 DKD, 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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AF06 DKD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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