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PX55 HFB

2006 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,088 mi
Last recorded100,088 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class61,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 HFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 100,088 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 100,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 97,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 95,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 95,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 91,926 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 88,040 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 84,514 miles

both front brake bake plates corroding

Pass 16 Mar 2016 82,315 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 82,312 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 76,969 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 76,968 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 63,938 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 49,777 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 42,417 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 40,959 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre and nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 4 Jan 2010 33,163 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 24,635 miles

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

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

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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PX55 HFB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PX55 HFB, 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 PX55 HFB registered?

PX55 HFB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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