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AD57 GPU

2007 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

88,483 mi
Last recorded88,483 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz A-class59,189 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 GPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2025 88,483 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 87,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lamp lens misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2022 86,538 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Fail 19 Dec 2022 86,538 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Pass 23 Dec 2021 82,544 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted wheel slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 82,544 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen no fluid being sprayed onto windscreen (3.5 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements horn can be sounded when pressing the steering wheel (7.7 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted wheel slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 80,423 miles

Fuel fill pipes corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2020 80,423 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel fill pipes corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2019 76,431 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 76,431 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear brake discs corroded on braking surfaces but not effecting efficiency

run flat indicator on

Pass 22 Dec 2018 66,832 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 66,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 57,974 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 57,972 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2016 51,932 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 51,932 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 43,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 36,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front tyre wears uneven. (outer edge)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 36,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front tyre wears uneven. (outer edge)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 32,361 miles

both rear tyre cracks outer edge

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge also closed to legal limit

o/s/f tyre has cut but not showing any cords or ply

Fail 13 Aug 2013 32,355 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyre cracks outer edge

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge also closed to legal limit

o/s/f tyre has cut but not showing any cords or ply

Pass 5 Mar 2012 26,062 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 19,901 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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AD57 GPU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD57 GPU, 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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AD57 GPU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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