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BV06 KGY

2006 Mercedes-benz A 200

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,359 mi
Last recorded97,359 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A 20060,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 KGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 97,359 miles

WEAR IN OFFSIDE INNER STEERING END

Fail 17 May 2022 97,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED

WEAR IN OFFSIDE INNER STEERING END

Pass 10 May 2021 92,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 May 2021 92,138 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 86,623 miles

ADVISE ADJUSTMENT OF HANDBRAKE [ HIGH LEVER TRAVEL ]

CORROSION ON FUEL FILLER PIPES

Fail 9 Jun 2020 86,623 miles

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

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

ADVISE ADJUSTMENT OF HANDBRAKE [ HIGH LEVER TRAVEL ]

CORROSION ON FUEL FILLER PIPES

Pass 29 Mar 2019 75,347 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 75,347 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 65,441 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Fail 19 Mar 2018 65,441 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 10 Mar 2017 58,520 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 55,333 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 50,848 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 46,046 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 41,450 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 35,999 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 35,995 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 29,672 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 23,808 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 17,837 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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BV06 KGY 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 70%.

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 BV06 KGY, 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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BV06 KGY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 11 March 2006.

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