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AF06 XOW

2006 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,162 mi
Last recorded111,162 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class61,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 111,162 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 108,967 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 108,920 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 107,880 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

rear screen washer not working

very slight grease leak from off side front outer constant velocity joint gaiter

Fail 30 Apr 2019 107,880 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

rear screen washer not working

very slight grease leak from off side front outer constant velocity joint gaiter

Pass 4 May 2018 100,952 miles

Both near side front doors rusty

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

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

Fail 4 May 2018 100,952 miles

Both near side front doors rusty

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2017 97,834 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2016 91,711 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 4 May 2016 91,711 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 85,729 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 79,775 miles

Nearside rear tyre (on 3mm) starting to go out of shape.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 72,504 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 61,563 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 51,600 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 41,962 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 41,962 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 32,372 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 XOW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XOW, 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 XOW registered?

AF06 XOW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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