2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.0L Diesel · KX06 XWJ
2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 93,399 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2024. 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 04 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,399 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.
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KX06 XWJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2023
- 93,399 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
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KX06 XWJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (KX06 XWJ) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
KX06 XWJ Mileage History
- 06/09/202286,515 mi
- 05/09/202393,399 mi+6,884 mi
Average of roughly 6,916 miles per year across 2 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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- CVT / clutch actuator wearSerious
Automatic W169s can suffer worn clutch actuators or CVT issues.
- Timing chain stretch and tensioner wearSerious
Petrol M266 engines can suffer from timing chain stretch and tensioner failure, leading to a rattling noise on cold start. If left unchecked, the chain can jump and cause catastrophic engine damage.
- Injector seal and fuel system faultsModerate
Diesel CDI models can develop leaking injector seals, leading to the "black death" — a build-up of carbon and fuel residue around the injectors that can damage wiring and the cylinder head.
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