2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · VO56 YWL
2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 94,568 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,568 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VO56 YWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2024
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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VO56 YWL 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 (VO56 YWL) between August 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
VO56 YWL Mileage History
- 09/08/202286,002 mi
- 11/07/202390,314 mi+4,312 mi
- 11/07/202390,316 mi+2 mi
- 03/06/202494,568 mi+4,252 mi
Average of roughly 4,712 miles per year across 4 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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