2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · KS56 LJK
2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 127,690 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,690 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS56 LJK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2024
- 127,690 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KS56 LJK 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 (KS56 LJK) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
KS56 LJK Mileage History
- 14/07/2022112,999 mi
- 21/07/2022113,407 mi+408 mi
- 15/07/2023124,793 mi+11,386 mi
- 24/07/2024127,690 mi+2,897 mi
- 25/07/2024127,690 mi
Average of roughly 7,232 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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