2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · BD56 RFL
2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 29 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 140,446 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,446 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- 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.
BD56 RFL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2023
- 140,446 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BD56 RFL Mileage History
- 21/09/2021119,807 mi
- 21/10/2022132,158 mi+12,351 mi
- 04/11/2022132,161 mi+3 mi
- 06/11/2023140,446 mi+8,285 mi
Average of roughly 9,712 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
BD56 RFL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (BD56 RFL) between September 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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