2006 Mercedes A-Class 2.0L Diesel · BJ06 VMC
2006 Mercedes A-Class (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2006. Recorded mileage 16,999 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2020. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 16,999 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
BJ06 VMC Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/05/2019
- 16,999 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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BJ06 VMC Mileage History
- 29/04/200931,596 mi
- 20/05/201041,290 mi+9,694 mi
- 27/01/201144,384 mi+3,094 mi
- 17/01/201253,571 mi+9,187 mi
- 26/01/201367,687 mi+14,116 mi
- 25/01/201475,471 mi+7,784 mi
- 07/02/201588,947 mi+13,476 mi
- 05/02/2016114,208 mi+25,261 mi
- 05/02/2016114,208 mi
- 28/03/2017136,495 mi+22,287 mi
- 28/03/2017136,495 mi
- 24/04/2018155,218 mi+18,723 mi
- 25/04/2018155,219 mi+1 mi
- 30/04/2019169,998 mi+14,779 mi
- 03/05/201916,999 mi-152,999 mi
Average of roughly -1,458 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
BJ06 VMC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes A-Class (BJ06 VMC) between April 2009 and May 2019.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 03 May 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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