2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.7L Petrol · RO06 XJM
2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.7L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 83,004 miles. MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,004 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO06 XJM Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2026
- 83,004 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO06 XJM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (RO06 XJM) between March 2009 and October 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 19 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
RO06 XJM Mileage History
- 24/03/200913,073 mi
- 08/04/201019,843 mi+6,770 mi
- 12/04/201124,190 mi+4,347 mi
- 24/08/201230,545 mi+6,355 mi
- 23/08/201335,944 mi+5,399 mi
- 28/08/201440,527 mi+4,583 mi
- 25/08/201543,984 mi+3,457 mi
- 25/08/201647,777 mi+3,793 mi
- 25/08/201647,777 mi
- 24/08/201750,561 mi+2,784 mi
- 07/08/201852,873 mi+2,312 mi
- 27/08/201955,794 mi+2,921 mi
- 30/08/201955,794 mi
- 19/09/202058,107 mi+2,313 mi
- 27/09/202160,083 mi+1,976 mi
- 30/09/202160,090 mi+7 mi
- 08/09/202262,211 mi+2,121 mi
- 28/09/202363,220 mi+1,009 mi
- 27/09/202468,608 mi+5,388 mi
- 28/09/202468,608 mi
- 27/09/202576,800 mi+8,192 mi
- 10/10/202576,918 mi+118 mi
- 19/10/202683,004 mi+6,086 mi
Average of roughly 3,980 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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