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2007 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,402 mi
Last recorded39,402 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz A-class59,189 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 DNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 39,402 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 37,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 35,899 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 35,899 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 34,685 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 32,553 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 30,836 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 29,261 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 28,122 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 28,122 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 26,978 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 26,034 miles

advise near side door mirror indicator repeater damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2015 23,398 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 21,083 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise fuel filler pipes corroding

advise off side front outer wheel rim damaged

advise rear suspension coil springs corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2013 17,508 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2013 17,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise off side front tyre wearing on edges and tread wearing low,on legal limits

advise off side rear tyre perishing

Pass 27 Jul 2012 14,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front brake pads inner starting to wear low.

advise nearside front tyre sidewall damage.

advise offside front tyre on 3mm.

advise offside rear tyre sidewall damage.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 11,949 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 11,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 9,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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1 DNA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 59,189 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1 DNA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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1 DNA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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