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KP06 WUK

2006 Mercedes A Class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

113,978 mi
Last recorded113,978 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes A Class65,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP06 WUK
MakeMercedes
ModelA Class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 113,978 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 113,976 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 104,141 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 104,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 95,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front springs weak

brake pads warning light on

Fail 27 Aug 2015 95,409 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front springs weak

brake pads warning light on

Pass 16 Jul 2014 79,068 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2014 79,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 78,929 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 68,825 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 68,799 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 55,092 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2012 55,076 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2011 43,630 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 23,183 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 31,153 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 31,153 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WUK is a 2006 Mercedes A Class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WUK, 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 WUK registered?

KP06 WUK is a 2006 Mercedes A Class, first registered on 25 April 2006.

Is KP06 WUK safe to buy?

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