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FG06 FYU

2006 Mercedes-benz A 200

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,325 mi
Last recorded120,325 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A 20060,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 FYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 120,325 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 12 Oct 2024 114,690 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

handbrake adjustment required

Pass 26 Oct 2023 110,201 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 110,201 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 105,001 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 100,163 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 96,544 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 89,664 miles

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

trays/covers obscuring some testable items

Pass 12 Nov 2018 87,280 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 82,644 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 82,644 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH DIP (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 82,230 miles

N S F TYRE SMALL CUT IN WALL

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2016 82,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm AND CUT IN TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N S F TYRE SMALL CUT IN WALL

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

REAR DISCS WORN/ N S F BRAKE BINDING

Pass 24 Nov 2015 79,354 miles

nearside front tyre has a small cut on the outer wall no cords visable

nearside rear tyre is slightly distorted on inside edge

offside rear tyre is heavily worn on the outer edge

unable to inspect full condition of vehicle due to having under trays fitted under vehicle

Fail 24 Nov 2015 79,354 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a small cut on the outer wall no cords visable

nearside rear tyre is slightly distorted on inside edge

offside rear tyre is heavily worn on the outer edge

unable to inspect full condition of vehicle due to having under trays fitted under vehicle

Pass 1 Dec 2014 75,967 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 75,967 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 72,677 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 72,677 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 69,126 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in offside front tyre side wall

Pass 7 Dec 2011 65,301 miles

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

advise full under tray .not fuully able too inspect underneath vechicle

advise tyres front heavy worn outer edges

Pass 30 Dec 2010 61,422 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 61,422 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 54,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

full vehicle undertray fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2010 54,143 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

full vehicle undertray fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2009 44,016 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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FG06 FYU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FG06 FYU, 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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FG06 FYU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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