2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · K3 AEL
2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 76,309 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,309 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K3 AEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 76,309 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K3 AEL 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 (K3 AEL) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
K3 AEL Mileage History
- 31/10/202372,733 mi
- 16/10/202474,731 mi+1,998 mi
- 16/10/202474,731 mi
- 20/10/202576,308 mi+1,577 mi
- 21/10/202576,309 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,812 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W169)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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