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BNZ 6162

2006 Mercedes-benz A 200

Gold Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

54,511 mi
Last recorded54,511 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A 20060,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 6162
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2024 54,511 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut tower / mountain (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear wiper split

Pass 16 Feb 2023 52,485 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 49,822 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2021 48,111 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Feb 2020 45,959 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 45,900 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 41,542 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Feb 2018 38,724 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 35,605 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING PERISHED ON OUTER WALLS

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 32,692 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 32,692 miles

Fuel hose leaking rear of engine (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 30,444 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 27,645 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 27,645 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 23,192 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 20,259 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 17,280 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 14,341 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 11,216 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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BNZ 6162 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Gold with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BNZ 6162, 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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What year was BNZ 6162 registered?

BNZ 6162 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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The MOT history for BNZ 6162 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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