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8 TOO

2007 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

97,151 mi
Last recorded97,151 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz A-class59,189 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 TOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 97,151 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 94,188 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 94,188 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 90,058 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 90,058 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 86,097 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 86,097 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall and tread channels heavily perished/split - 2017 date stamp (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall and tread channels heavily perished/split - 2017 date stamp (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Pads notably lower than outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TYRE SIZE - 195/55R16

Pass 29 Apr 2022 82,837 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 78,995 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 76,381 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 74,843 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 73,843 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 70,768 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 64,341 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 57,110 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 43,284 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 37,948 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 27,916 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 21,289 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 18,439 miles

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

Offside 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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8 TOO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 8 TOO, 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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8 TOO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 April 2007.

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