2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.0L Diesel · LF51 XTY
2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 69,576 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,576 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LF51 XTY Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 69,576 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LF51 XTY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (LF51 XTY) between March 2009 and August 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
LF51 XTY Mileage History
- 25/03/200915,177 mi
- 23/03/201017,936 mi+2,759 mi
- 23/03/201017,938 mi+2 mi
- 11/03/201120,506 mi+2,568 mi
- 13/03/201221,329 mi+823 mi
- 14/03/201323,026 mi+1,697 mi
- 14/03/201424,370 mi+1,344 mi
- 13/03/201526,288 mi+1,918 mi
- 30/03/201627,212 mi+924 mi
- 27/03/201728,090 mi+878 mi
- 19/03/201829,173 mi+1,083 mi
- 15/01/201930,858 mi+1,685 mi
- 21/08/201931,436 mi+578 mi
- 14/08/202034,664 mi+3,228 mi
- 27/08/202140,256 mi+5,592 mi
- 27/08/202140,256 mi
- 17/08/202242,921 mi+2,665 mi
- 10/08/202349,158 mi+6,237 mi
- 22/08/202457,376 mi+8,218 mi
- 22/08/202457,377 mi+1 mi
- 20/08/202564,160 mi+6,783 mi
- 19/08/202669,576 mi+5,416 mi
Average of roughly 3,126 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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