2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · RE06 XCO
2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 28 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 54,846 miles. MOT valid until 31 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,846 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE06 XCO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 54,846 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE06 XCO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (RE06 XCO) between July 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
RE06 XCO Mileage History
- 20/07/202352,546 mi
- 15/07/202453,752 mi+1,206 mi
- 01/07/202554,553 mi+801 mi
- 02/06/202654,846 mi+293 mi
- 02/06/202654,846 mi
Average of roughly 802 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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