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GP06 VGD

2006 Mercedes-benz A 200

Silver Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

94,013 mi
Last recorded94,013 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A 20060,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 94,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material + both front all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective low output dip beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

handbrake needs ajustment

Pass 13 Jun 2025 86,204 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Brake back plate corroded.

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fuel filler neck corroded.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 80,723 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake back plate corroded

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 74,489 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 74,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 73,965 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 71,028 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 71,028 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 69,059 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 69,059 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 67,158 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 62,689 miles

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

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 8 Jun 2018 59,952 miles

slight exhaust blow

Fail 8 Jun 2018 59,952 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

slight exhaust blow

Pass 2 Jun 2017 56,762 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 56,743 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 56,408 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 56,213 miles

brake disces pitted

Fail 19 Aug 2014 56,213 miles

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

brake disces pitted

Pass 8 Aug 2013 51,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Aug 2013 51,128 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 46,305 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 43,005 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 38,849 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 35,490 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 35,479 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 VGD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Silver with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VGD, 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 VGD registered?

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

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