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BJ56 ZBE

2006 Mercedes-benz A 200

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,756 mi
Last recorded119,756 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A 20060,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 ZBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 119,756 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 116,318 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 116,318 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 96,889 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 96,887 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 73,207 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 73,207 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 66,441 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 66,441 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 59,706 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges but o/s/f is abnormal

Fail 22 Jul 2016 59,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges but o/s/f is abnormal

Pass 12 Aug 2015 49,456 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 49,456 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 38,551 miles

rear number plate loose

rear wiper poor

Fail 7 Aug 2014 38,551 miles

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

rear number plate loose

rear wiper poor

Pass 6 Aug 2013 29,595 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 29,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Aug 2012 20,558 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SLIGHT SIDEWALL DAMAGE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2011 13,822 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 8,304 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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BJ56 ZBE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJ56 ZBE, 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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BJ56 ZBE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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