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GR06 FLC

2006 Mercedes-benz A 200

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,209 mi
Last recorded87,209 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A 20060,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR06 FLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 87,209 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 81,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 81,072 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL light on

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

Travel on handbrake lever

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Oct 2023 79,680 miles

Both headlights only just give a beam image

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Oct 2023 79,653 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both headlights only just give a beam image

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Oct 2022 78,012 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges and cut in side wall

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

both head lamps deteriorating

Pass 20 Aug 2021 75,960 miles

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

both headlamps deteriorating

Pass 2 Sep 2020 74,272 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Rear both tyres wearing on edges

both headlamps detiorating

Pass 7 May 2019 69,548 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 69,547 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 65,648 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 58,391 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 55,491 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 55,491 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 52,099 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 52,099 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 May 2014 49,092 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 45,685 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 43,917 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 39,529 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 33,728 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 33,728 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 32,418 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 28,493 miles

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

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

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)

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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GR06 FLC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GR06 FLC, 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 GR06 FLC registered?

GR06 FLC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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