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GV56 DCZ

2006 Mercedes-benz A 200

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,543 mi
Last recorded111,543 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A 20060,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 DCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 111,543 miles

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

noise from gearbox

slight play in steering column

Fail 21 Feb 2022 111,527 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

noise from gearbox

slight play in steering column

Pass 25 Feb 2021 107,554 miles

Nearside Front Damage

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

Nearside Rear Damage

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 103,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 102,996 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 98,048 miles

offside headlight deteriorated but light output not seriously reduced

Fail 9 Mar 2019 98,047 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

offside headlight deteriorated but light output not seriously reduced

Pass 15 Feb 2018 91,171 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 91,171 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Feb 2017 83,847 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 73,826 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)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 73,826 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 63,767 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 53,729 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 45,658 miles

splits to n/s and o/s rear tyres inner sidewalls; perishing and cracking to treads

Fail 4 Mar 2013 45,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

splits to n/s and o/s rear tyres inner sidewalls; perishing and cracking to treads

Pass 2 Nov 2011 38,120 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 32,440 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 27,252 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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GV56 DCZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GV56 DCZ, 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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GV56 DCZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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