2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.7L Petrol · EY56 OHW
2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.7L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 75,608 miles. MOT expired on 02 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,608 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EY56 OHW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2025
- 75,608 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.
EY56 OHW 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 (EY56 OHW) between August 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
EY56 OHW Mileage History
- 03/08/202267,420 mi
- 19/07/202369,544 mi+2,124 mi
- 31/07/202473,126 mi+3,582 mi
- 02/08/202473,126 mi
- 30/07/202575,608 mi+2,482 mi
Average of roughly 2,739 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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