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A17 WGE

2007 Mercedes-benz A-class

Gold Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

49,415 mi
Last recorded49,415 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz A-class59,189 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 WGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 49,415 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 44,166 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 44,166 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 38,503 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 30,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 23,916 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 23,455 miles

plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

Pass 21 Nov 2018 22,109 miles

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

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

plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

Pass 15 Nov 2017 20,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 19,676 miles

plastic covers in engine bay and vehicle underside

Pass 3 Jul 2015 18,329 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 16,601 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 14,372 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 12,719 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2011 11,434 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 8,989 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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A17 WGE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz A-class in Gold with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 A17 WGE, 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 A17 WGE registered?

A17 WGE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 May 2007.

Is A17 WGE safe to buy?

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