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DE06 LFK

2006 Mercedes-benz A 200

Silver Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

69,852 mi
Last recorded69,852 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A 20060,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 LFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 69,852 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes

Offside Rear handbrake very lazy

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Fail 10 Mar 2025 69,844 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes

Offside Rear handbrake very lazy

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 8 Mar 2024 68,425 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

alternator noisey

fuel filler pipes corroded

slight play in column universal joint

Fail 8 Mar 2024 68,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

alternator noisey

fuel filler pipes corroded

slight play in column universal joint

Pass 16 Jan 2023 63,703 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 61,295 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL AND PERISHING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 59,010 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 59,006 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 55,054 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipes

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and in colomn

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 55,023 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipes

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and in colomn

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 51,145 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 51,118 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 46,071 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 46,071 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 41,480 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 37,774 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 33,568 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 26,471 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 21,666 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 21,666 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 17,665 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 12,262 miles

Front tyres tread depth nearing legal limit - All tyres tread starting to perish

Pass 2 Jul 2009 9,104 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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DE06 LFK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Silver with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DE06 LFK, 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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DE06 LFK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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