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BX06 DWE

2006 Mercedes A Class

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,439 mi
Last recorded88,439 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes A Class65,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 DWE
MakeMercedes
ModelA Class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 88,439 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 88,030 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 87,305 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 86,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 85,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 85,841 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 85,010 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 84,121 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 83,052 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 80,451 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 76,369 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 76,357 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 75,535 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 75,535 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 May 2013 72,771 miles

O/S/R tyre outer wall damaged (cords not showing)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 72,771 miles

O/S/R tyre outer wall damaged (cords not showing)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 65,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on outer shoulders

Pass 18 May 2011 53,783 miles

offside rear tyre damage to outer sidewall

Fail 9 May 2011 53,783 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre damage to outer sidewall

Pass 13 Apr 2010 28,466 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 21,043 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes A Class?

Based on 2,156 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
5,153
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Brake pipe excessively corroded 44
Registration plate lamp not working 40
Stop lamp not working 39
coil spring broken 31
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BX06 DWE is a 2006 Mercedes A Class in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes A Class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 65,435 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes A Class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX06 DWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes A Class typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes A Class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BX06 DWE is a 2006 Mercedes A Class, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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