2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.0L Diesel · KT06 BJX
2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 158,729 miles. MOT expired on 06 Aug 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,729 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
KT06 BJX Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2024
- 158,729 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KT06 BJX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (KT06 BJX) between June 2009 and August 2024.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
KT06 BJX Mileage History
- 19/06/200948,012 mi
- 02/11/200948,420 mi+408 mi
- 25/10/201066,392 mi+17,972 mi
- 25/10/201066,392 mi
- 20/09/201183,369 mi+16,977 mi
- 06/09/2012100,271 mi+16,902 mi
- 06/09/2012100,275 mi+4 mi
- 12/10/2013118,603 mi+18,328 mi
- 17/10/2013118,606 mi+3 mi
- 14/10/2014122,444 mi+3,838 mi
- 24/10/2014122,937 mi+493 mi
- 24/10/2014122,937 mi
- 14/10/2015133,367 mi+10,430 mi
- 14/10/2015133,375 mi+8 mi
- 15/11/2021142,790 mi+9,415 mi
- 07/08/2023148,649 mi+5,859 mi
- 08/08/2023148,658 mi+9 mi
- 03/08/2024158,729 mi+10,071 mi
Average of roughly 7,321 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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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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