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KP06 BFT

2006 Mercedes A Class

Red Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,323 mi
Last recorded148,323 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes A Class65,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP06 BFT
MakeMercedes
ModelA Class
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 148,323 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 148,323 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 138,250 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 138,250 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 130,249 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 124,410 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 110,772 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 99,723 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 88,543 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 88,542 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)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 88,511 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Oct 2015 73,734 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 61,533 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 48,743 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 48,743 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes A Class?

Based on 2,156 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
5,153
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Brake pipe excessively corroded 44
Registration plate lamp not working 40
Stop lamp not working 39
coil spring broken 31
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KP06 BFT is a 2006 Mercedes A Class in Red with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes A Class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 65,435 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 A Class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KP06 BFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes A Class typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes A Class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KP06 BFT registered?

KP06 BFT is a 2006 Mercedes A Class, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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