2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · DG06 VHP
2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 19 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 111,499 miles. MOT expired on 22 Feb 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,499 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
DG06 VHP Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2024
- 111,499 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG06 VHP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (DG06 VHP) between March 2009 and February 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
DG06 VHP Mileage History
- 19/03/200911,924 mi
- 08/03/201015,137 mi+3,213 mi
- 17/03/201118,196 mi+3,059 mi
- 18/03/201118,219 mi+23 mi
- 09/03/201221,031 mi+2,812 mi
- 16/03/201324,875 mi+3,844 mi
- 20/02/201427,956 mi+3,081 mi
- 07/07/201429,385 mi+1,429 mi
- 02/07/201537,112 mi+7,727 mi
- 19/07/201643,635 mi+6,523 mi
- 24/11/201750,270 mi+6,635 mi
- 12/01/201962,149 mi+11,879 mi
- 12/01/201962,152 mi+3 mi
- 14/01/202079,502 mi+17,350 mi
- 14/01/202079,502 mi
- 12/02/202186,676 mi+7,174 mi
- 12/02/202186,676 mi
- 09/08/2022106,072 mi+19,396 mi
- 24/10/2022107,581 mi+1,509 mi
- 24/10/2022107,581 mi
- 23/02/2024111,493 mi+3,912 mi
- 23/02/2024111,499 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 6,668 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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