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GP06 VGC

2006 Mercedes-benz A 200

Silver Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,121 mi
Last recorded148,121 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A 20060,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP06 VGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 148,121 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 147,101 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 145,237 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 140,339 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Jul 2019 126,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 116,117 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 116,069 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 102,165 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 98,660 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 98,660 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 26 May 2015 86,224 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 84,889 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre cracked on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2014 84,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre cracked on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2013 75,752 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 64,445 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 50,657 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 42,603 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 42,603 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 35,375 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 35,364 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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GP06 VGC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Silver with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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