2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · EA56 HRP
2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 80,197 miles. MOT expired on 05 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,197 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA56 HRP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2024
- 80,197 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.
EA56 HRP 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 (EA56 HRP) between October 2021 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
EA56 HRP Mileage History
- 29/10/202175,563 mi
- 09/03/202379,820 mi+4,257 mi
- 09/03/202379,820 mi
- 06/02/202480,197 mi+377 mi
Average of roughly 2,039 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W169)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- CVT / clutch actuator wearSerious
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