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EJ06 CDE

2006 Mercedes-benz A 200

Grey Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

101,249 mi
Last recorded101,249 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A 20060,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 CDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 101,249 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2025 101,241 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 97,744 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 93,734 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 90,807 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 86,771 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 86,771 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both Sides (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 84,227 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 80,938 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 80,936 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 76,229 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 71,233 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 69,827 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 69,827 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 69,553 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 61,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 61,383 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 53,364 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 53,363 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 47,601 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 38,388 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 38,588 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2010 30,934 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 30,934 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 22,455 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

n/s front tyre has cuts on side wall

Pass 25 Jun 2009 22,455 miles

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

n/s front tyre has cuts on side wall

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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EJ06 CDE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Grey with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EJ06 CDE, 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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EJ06 CDE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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