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AA52 DON

2007 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

157,157 mi
Last recorded157,157 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz A-class59,189 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA52 DON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 157,157 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 148,637 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 139,176 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 139,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

low oil

Pass 25 Oct 2022 129,546 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 119,001 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 108,592 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 101,013 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 100,855 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 88,434 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 76,494 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 61,689 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 60,365 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 40,117 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 28,277 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 20,435 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 15,464 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 10,740 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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AA52 DON is a 2007 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AA52 DON, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AA52 DON?

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What year was AA52 DON registered?

AA52 DON is a 2007 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 September 2007.

Is AA52 DON safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA52 DON shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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