2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · SA06 UWK
2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 10 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 129,700 miles. MOT valid until 05 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,700 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- 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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SA06 UWK Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 129,700 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA06 UWK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (SA06 UWK) between February 2009 and February 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 06 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (39 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 70 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
SA06 UWK Mileage History
- 19/02/200920,740 mi
- 10/02/201025,721 mi+4,981 mi
- 08/02/201129,881 mi+4,160 mi
- 09/02/201129,886 mi+5 mi
- 09/02/201229,900 mi+14 mi
- 24/05/201230,857 mi+957 mi
- 06/04/201338,775 mi+7,918 mi
- 07/04/201445,772 mi+6,997 mi
- 07/05/201551,954 mi+6,182 mi
- 08/05/201551,954 mi
- 26/04/201659,470 mi+7,516 mi
- 26/04/201659,470 mi
- 08/06/201767,393 mi+7,923 mi
- 08/06/201767,393 mi
- 05/06/201875,617 mi+8,224 mi
- 17/07/201876,878 mi+1,261 mi
- 18/07/201876,878 mi
- 28/06/201990,160 mi+13,282 mi
- 29/06/201990,161 mi+1 mi
- 18/08/2020100,435 mi+10,274 mi
- 18/08/2020100,437 mi+2 mi
- 20/09/2021103,986 mi+3,549 mi
- 25/09/2021103,989 mi+3 mi
- 15/04/2023107,364 mi+3,375 mi
- 05/04/2024117,943 mi+10,579 mi
- 11/04/2024118,012 mi+69 mi
- 06/02/2026129,700 mi+11,688 mi
- 06/02/2026129,700 mi
Average of roughly 6,423 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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