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BF56 BHA

2006 Mercedes A Class

Red Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,882 mi
Last recorded128,882 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes A Class65,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 BHA
MakeMercedes
ModelA Class
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 128,882 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 127,861 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 127,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 124,849 miles

Offside Front inner cv boot minor leak of grease

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 124,848 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ripped blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front inner cv boot minor leak of grease

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 117,314 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 108,571 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 102,465 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 97,743 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 97,656 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 92,031 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under wing to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Outer sill covers fitted

Under floor trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2017 83,582 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 83,581 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 73,834 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Jul 2016 73,834 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2015 62,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 52,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 52,350 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 40,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 33,439 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 23,451 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 14,423 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes A Class?

Based on 2,156 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
5,153
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Brake pipe excessively corroded 44
Registration plate lamp not working 40
Stop lamp not working 39
coil spring broken 31
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BF56 BHA is a 2006 Mercedes A Class in Red with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes A Class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 65,435 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes A Class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF56 BHA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes A Class typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes A Class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF56 BHA is a 2006 Mercedes A Class, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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