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SY06 LBX

2006 Mercedes A Class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,392 mi
Last recorded109,392 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes A Class65,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 LBX
MakeMercedes
ModelA Class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 109,392 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 98,781 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2014 91,586 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 91,582 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2013 815,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2013 815,001 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 81,044 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Apr 2013 81,027 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

windscreen washers working intermitantly

Pass 13 Mar 2012 74,740 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 65,435 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 65,423 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 56,621 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 56,553 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 47,296 miles

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

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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SY06 LBX is a 2006 Mercedes A Class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SY06 LBX, 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 SY06 LBX registered?

SY06 LBX is a 2006 Mercedes A Class, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is SY06 LBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY06 LBX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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