2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.0L Diesel · KW55 EYU
2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 150,964 miles. MOT expired on 23 Feb 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 23 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,964 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.
KW55 EYU Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2024
- 150,964 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KW55 EYU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (KW55 EYU) between March 2009 and February 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 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: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”.
KW55 EYU Mileage History
- 18/03/200919,782 mi
- 12/03/201025,082 mi+5,300 mi
- 15/03/201131,369 mi+6,287 mi
- 13/03/201236,881 mi+5,512 mi
- 13/03/201342,013 mi+5,132 mi
- 14/03/201342,015 mi+2 mi
- 27/02/201448,322 mi+6,307 mi
- 27/02/201554,605 mi+6,283 mi
- 16/03/201663,287 mi+8,682 mi
- 17/03/201769,269 mi+5,982 mi
- 15/03/201874,780 mi+5,511 mi
- 17/02/202085,158 mi+10,378 mi
- 17/02/202085,159 mi+1 mi
- 16/03/202189,120 mi+3,961 mi
- 23/02/2023149,344 mi+60,224 mi
- 24/02/2024150,964 mi+1,620 mi
Average of roughly 8,782 miles per year across 16 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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