2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.0L Diesel · JM06 CAL
2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 98,842 miles. MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2006
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,842 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JM06 CAL Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2025
- 98,842 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JM06 CAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (JM06 CAL) between June 2009 and March 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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 Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
JM06 CAL Mileage History
- 11/06/200921,954 mi
- 11/06/201032,649 mi+10,695 mi
- 11/06/201140,949 mi+8,300 mi
- 26/06/201248,405 mi+7,456 mi
- 27/06/201248,405 mi
- 20/06/201353,214 mi+4,809 mi
- 20/06/201353,214 mi
- 21/06/201459,323 mi+6,109 mi
- 18/06/201566,125 mi+6,802 mi
- 25/06/201566,240 mi+115 mi
- 01/11/201674,015 mi+7,775 mi
- 11/01/201876,065 mi+2,050 mi
- 12/03/201977,037 mi+972 mi
- 15/03/201977,037 mi
- 15/03/201977,037 mi
- 10/03/202078,728 mi+1,691 mi
- 02/03/202180,664 mi+1,936 mi
- 03/03/202180,746 mi+82 mi
- 16/02/202288,462 mi+7,716 mi
- 24/02/202285,517 mi-2,945 mi
- 07/03/202390,331 mi+4,814 mi
- 13/03/202493,490 mi+3,159 mi
- 24/03/202598,842 mi+5,352 mi
- 24/03/202598,842 mi
Average of roughly 4,871 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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