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FG56 AWZ

2006 Mercedes-benz A 200

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,598 mi
Last recorded93,598 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A 20060,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 AWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 93,598 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 93,598 miles

Nearside 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 severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 90,651 miles

doors corroded / damaged at bottom

rear bumper damaged

Fail 29 Jan 2024 90,651 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bonnet release broken have to manually open

doors corroded / damaged at bottom

rear bumper damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2023 87,252 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside doors corroded

Offside Front door corroded

Offside Front strut top squeak

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

chip in window screen

rear bumper loose

Fail 2 Feb 2023 87,252 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside doors corroded

Offside Front door corroded

Offside Front strut top squeak

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

chip in window screen

rear bumper loose

Pass 4 Feb 2022 84,483 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 82,375 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 82,374 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

handbrake needs adj. alot off free play at lever

Pass 24 Feb 2020 81,362 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake needs adj. to take free play away at lever

Pass 27 Feb 2019 79,176 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pies starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

under trays hinder inspection

Pass 19 Sep 2017 75,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front tyres worn on outer edge

rear tyres cracking

Fail 18 Sep 2017 75,218 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front tyres worn on outer edge

rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 Sep 2016 71,578 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 71,578 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 63,752 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 53,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 53,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2013 44,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

suggest tracking

Pass 3 Dec 2013 44,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

suggest tracking

Pass 4 Dec 2012 36,559 miles

osr tyre perished

Fail 4 Dec 2012 36,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

osr tyre perished

Pass 1 Dec 2011 28,355 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 21,808 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 21,808 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 15,923 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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FG56 AWZ 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 61.5%.

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 FG56 AWZ, 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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What year was FG56 AWZ registered?

FG56 AWZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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