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BL06 EAW

2006 Mercedes-benz A 200

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

121,556 mi
Last recorded121,556 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A 20060,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 EAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 121,556 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 121,556 miles

Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 108,073 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 104,202 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 104,202 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 104,201 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 98,371 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 86,435 miles

Offside Front tyre slight damage on outer walls

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 5 May 2016 86,435 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre slight damage on outer walls

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2015 73,595 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 73,595 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 68,751 miles

n/side tyre starting to seperate

Pass 18 Dec 2012 63,196 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 63,196 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 55,438 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 55,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear washer jet inop

wipers touching slightly in operation

Pass 16 Aug 2010 46,570 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has worn sidewalls.Has possibly been driven flat or at low pressure.

Fail 16 Aug 2010 46,570 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

o/s/r tyre has worn sidewalls.Has possibly been driven flat or at low pressure.

Pass 2 Oct 2009 38,384 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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BL06 EAW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BL06 EAW, 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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BL06 EAW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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