2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.0L Diesel · YF56 VXU
2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 76,096 miles. MOT expired on 04 Mar 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,096 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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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YF56 VXU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2025
- 76,096 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF56 VXU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (YF56 VXU) between March 2025 and March 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YF56 VXU Mileage History
- 04/03/202576,090 mi
- 05/03/202576,096 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 2,011 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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