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A1 HVM

2007 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,751 mi
Last recorded99,751 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz A-class59,189 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 HVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 99,751 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 99,749 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 86,661 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 places (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 86,661 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested ns and os (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam ns and os (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected coil spring broken and fouling anti roll bar linkeage directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 places (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlamp levelling unable to be checked due to dipped beam inoperative

Pass 1 Dec 2022 70,831 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 68,465 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 67,422 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 65,877 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 65,877 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside door mirror missing

Pass 19 Oct 2018 63,058 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 61,785 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 60,887 miles

Engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 20 Oct 2015 59,539 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 58,011 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 56,488 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 56,488 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 54,465 miles

rear tyres have stones/cuts in treads.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 53,128 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 50,141 miles

Advise right front tyre is bald at extream inside edge.

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 39,926 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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A1 HVM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey 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 A1 HVM, 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 A1 HVM registered?

A1 HVM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 April 2007.

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