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FG06 WFY

2006 Mercedes-benz A 200

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,011 mi
Last recorded136,011 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A 20060,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 136,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre distorted

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

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

steering column has slight play

Fail 14 Jul 2016 135,972 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding suspect handbrake shoe's sticking on (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre tread out of shape

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre tread out of shape

Offside handbrake cable outer casing split

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

front disc's poor condition

rear disc's poor condition

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Aug 2015 128,799 miles

engine covers under trays

Pass 25 Apr 2014 116,378 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2014 116,377 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2013 94,333 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 94,333 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbox and fuel filter loose

o/s/f shock absorber poor operation

under car trays heavily damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2012 69,807 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 58,584 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 58,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 49,270 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 39,330 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 WFY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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