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FG06 XKJ

2006 Mercedes-benz A 200

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,066 mi
Last recorded159,066 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A 20060,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 XKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 159,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 152,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 146,412 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working properly tone (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre uneven wear

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre uneven wear

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

corrosion around fuel tank

Fail 1 Dec 2020 146,329 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working properly tone (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre uneven wear

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre uneven wear

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

corrosion around fuel tank

Pass 10 Oct 2019 141,266 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 Nov 2018 130,444 miles

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

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

Offside Inner slight play rack end

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2018 130,443 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre none repair ()

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

Offside Inner slight play rack end

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2017 114,734 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2017 114,734 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2016 97,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre outer edge worn

Offside Rear Tyre outer edge worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 97,785 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre outer edge worn

Offside Rear Tyre outer edge worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 82,755 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 82,755 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 67,768 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2014 67,768 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 58,031 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 58,031 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 47,575 miles

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

Offside rear tyre tread stepped

Pass 9 Aug 2011 39,741 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 33,049 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 25,672 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 XKJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 XKJ, 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 XKJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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