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KM06 YXF

2006 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,541 mi
Last recorded92,541 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class61,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM06 YXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 92,541 miles

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

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

parking brake lever reserve travel

Pass 5 Oct 2020 90,139 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 86,165 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 86,165 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 78,908 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 74,566 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 6 Apr 2017 74,564 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 71,005 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 65,560 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 58,331 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 58,331 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2012 47,067 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 47,067 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2011 34,997 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 26,733 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 18,749 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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KM06 YXF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 61,178 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-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KM06 YXF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KM06 YXF registered?

KM06 YXF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 May 2006.

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