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AP55 FOA

2006 Mercedes-benz A 200

Silver Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,912 mi
Last recorded166,912 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A 20060,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 FOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 166,912 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 149,000 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 130,431 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

deep cut to nearside front tyre outer wall, not to cord

Pass 31 Oct 2016 115,762 miles

Cut to offside front tyre outer wall, not to cord

Cut to offside rear tyre outer wall, not to cord

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

Nearside front tyre tread getting low

Fail 28 Oct 2016 115,757 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Cut to offside front tyre outer wall, not to cord

Cut to offside rear tyre outer wall, not to cord

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

Nearside front tyre tread getting low

Pass 29 Oct 2015 95,401 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2014 74,197 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 57,589 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2014 57,280 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

N/S/R Tyre worn close to cord construction on inner edge / splitting between tread

Fail 25 Jan 2013 48,154 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 48,154 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 43,487 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 43,460 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 37,944 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 29,661 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 21,908 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A 200?

Based on 37,458 MOT tests across 2,967 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
6,141
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
2,967
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 267
coil spring broken 179
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AP55 FOA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Silver with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz A 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 60,582 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 200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 267 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP55 FOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz A 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP55 FOA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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