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A16 LBG

2007 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

114,384 mi
Last recorded114,384 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz A-class59,189 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 LBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 114,384 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 110,681 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 110,583 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filler pipe leaking fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 104,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 100,506 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 100,502 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2022 96,787 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 94,600 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 87,296 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 80,561 miles

damage to o/s/f mirror glass

Fail 25 May 2018 80,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

damage to o/s/f mirror glass

Pass 25 May 2017 71,821 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 62,726 miles

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 22 May 2015 54,300 miles

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 29 May 2014 47,780 miles

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

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

slight bearing noise from offside front

Pass 30 May 2013 40,944 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 34,341 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 28,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2010 22,449 miles

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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A16 LBG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 A16 LBG, 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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What year was A16 LBG registered?

A16 LBG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 May 2007.

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