2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · EX56 VZZ
2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 106,359 miles. MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,359 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX56 VZZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 106,359 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX56 VZZ 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 (EX56 VZZ) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 13 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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.
EX56 VZZ Mileage History
- 18/08/202291,619 mi
- 30/08/202395,744 mi+4,125 mi
- 21/08/202499,413 mi+3,669 mi
- 18/08/2025103,130 mi+3,717 mi
- 25/08/2026106,359 mi+3,229 mi
Average of roughly 3,668 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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