2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · CP06 FWJ
2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 27 May 2006. Recorded mileage 93,610 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jun 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,610 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.
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CP06 FWJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 11/05/2026
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
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CP06 FWJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (CP06 FWJ) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
CP06 FWJ Mileage History
- 14/05/202484,330 mi
- 14/05/202484,330 mi
- 15/05/202593,610 mi+9,280 mi
- 15/05/202593,610 mi
Average of roughly 9,265 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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