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GP06 FZC

2006 Mercedes-benz A 200

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

126,318 mi
Last recorded126,318 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A 20060,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP06 FZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 126,318 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 121,118 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 121,118 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 111,698 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 111,698 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 104,326 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 104,326 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 98,217 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

covers + shields fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2020 95,480 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play in steering colomn universal joint

Fail 23 Nov 2020 95,390 miles

Emissions not tested aborted result - below 80 degrees (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play in steering colomn universal joint

Pass 18 May 2019 90,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

front both shock absorber weak

Pass 16 May 2018 86,526 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 86,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2017 81,977 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 81,977 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 78,773 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner edge bold

Offside Rear tyre low in tread

front brake pads getting low

Fail 28 Apr 2016 78,262 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge bold

Offside Rear tyre low in tread

front brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Mar 2015 71,812 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 62,600 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 56,533 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 52,135 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 40,528 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 40,528 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 36,775 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 29,669 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber wearing

large under trays

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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GP06 FZC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GP06 FZC, 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 GP06 FZC registered?

GP06 FZC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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