2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · KU56 OBL
2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 106,929 miles. MOT expired on 16 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,929 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KU56 OBL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/02/2023
- 106,929 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KU56 OBL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (KU56 OBL) between February 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
KU56 OBL Mileage History
- 08/02/202296,985 mi
- 10/02/202296,957 mi-28 mi
- 02/02/2023106,929 mi+9,972 mi
Average of roughly 10,116 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W169)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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