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ABZ 16

2007 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

86,453 mi
Last recorded86,453 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz A-class59,189 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABZ 16
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 86,453 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 83,912 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 83,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2024 81,597 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 80,724 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 78,014 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 78,014 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 75,932 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 75,931 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2019 73,110 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 70,381 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 67,199 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 63,753 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 60,567 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 54,894 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 23 Apr 2013 50,370 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 41,555 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 37,819 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 33,320 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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ABZ 16 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel 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 ABZ 16, 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 ABZ 16?

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What year was ABZ 16 registered?

ABZ 16 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 January 2007.

Is ABZ 16 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABZ 16 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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