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BF56 EFO

2006 Mercedes-benz A180

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

56,895 mi
Last recorded56,895 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 EFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA180
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 56,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 56,653 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 44,945 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 44,945 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 42,312 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 40,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2021 38,660 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 16 Sep 2020 37,404 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 36,498 miles

plastic undercovers fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 17 Sep 2018 34,814 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 33,286 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 31,495 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 31,495 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 29,530 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2014 27,568 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 25,150 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 22,685 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 19,839 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

windscreen scratched

Pass 27 Sep 2010 16,922 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 14,297 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A180?

Based on 1,061 MOT tests across 238 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
5,754
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
238
On UK Roads
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BF56 EFO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A180 in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

The Mercedes-benz A180 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz A180 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF56 EFO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A180, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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