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AF06 EAK

2006 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,168 mi
Last recorded97,168 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class61,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 EAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 97,168 miles

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))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 94,159 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both are corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 89,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 85,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 84,446 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

fuel pipes are corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2019 82,289 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 76,001 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 59,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake noisy

Pass 25 Oct 2017 69,434 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 69,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre badly cracked in tread and side walls

Offside Rear Tyre badly cracked in tread and side walls

Pass 21 Oct 2016 63,553 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 55,915 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 55,915 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 31,913 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 31,913 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 41,683 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 35,488 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 30,175 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edge

Pass 26 Oct 2010 23,786 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 16,966 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 13,144 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 13,144 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 EAK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AF06 EAK, 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 AF06 EAK registered?

AF06 EAK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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