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DE56 DOA

2006 Mercedes-benz A 200

Grey Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

86,788 mi
Last recorded86,788 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A 20060,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 DOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 86,788 miles

Nearside Front Slight Bind From Brake

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 86,788 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Slight Bind From Brake

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 82,095 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 82,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 79,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 79,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 76,903 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 76,903 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 74,343 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 27 Sep 2017 72,511 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 72,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 70,941 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 70,258 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 29 May 2014 68,507 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2012 61,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Dec 2012 61,317 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear wiper blade split

Fail 14 Nov 2011 52,543 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs lipped

Pass 14 Nov 2011 52,543 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs lipped

Pass 19 Nov 2010 43,711 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 32,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 32,594 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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DE56 DOA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Grey with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DE56 DOA, 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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DE56 DOA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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