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AF55 UKD

2006 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,308 mi
Last recorded93,308 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class61,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 UKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 93,308 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 93,308 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 85,031 miles

o/s/f tyre tread cracked

Fail 2 Sep 2022 85,031 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

o/s/f tyre tread cracked

Pass 4 Dec 2020 73,823 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 69,910 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 64,195 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 64,185 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 58,647 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking, no cords/ply exposed

Pass 21 Jul 2016 55,246 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 52,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake pedal rubber slight worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

front wiper arms require adjusting

front wiper blade slight smearing front screen

n/s mirror indicator lens cracked

n/s washer jet slighty blocked

n/s/f tyre wear slight low outer edge

rear brake disc condition slight poor

rear number plate slight not secure

rear wiper blade split

warning light on dash showing service overdue by 142 days

Pass 27 Jul 2015 52,752 miles

brake pedal rubber slight worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

front wiper arms require adjusting

front wiper blade slight smearing front screen

n/s mirror indicator lens cracked

n/s washer jet slighty blocked

n/s/f tyre wear slight low outer edge

rear brake disc condition slight poor

rear number plate slight not secure

rear wiper blade split

warning light on dash showing service overdue by 142 days

Pass 24 Jul 2014 49,931 miles

damage to windscreen but out of the drivers view of the road

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 12 Jul 2013 45,333 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 42,817 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 42,817 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 38,900 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 34,967 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 31,635 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 31,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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AF55 UKD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AF55 UKD, 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 AF55 UKD registered?

AF55 UKD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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