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WR57 SWZ

2007 Mercedes-benz A 200

Grey Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,366 mi
Last recorded150,366 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz A 20058,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR57 SWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 150,366 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 150,366 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Engine management light staying on during test

Pass 1 Oct 2021 145,896 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 145,896 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working mirror lamp (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 142,174 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 142,174 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 133,984 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 133,984 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 126,295 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays

Pass 31 Oct 2017 117,151 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 104,475 miles

undertrays

Pass 5 Nov 2015 93,521 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 93,521 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 81,042 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 69,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 56,541 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 40,924 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 40,924 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 27,743 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A 200?

Based on 37,458 MOT tests across 2,967 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
6,141
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
2,967
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 267
coil spring broken 179
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WR57 SWZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Grey with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz A 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 58,937 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 200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 267 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WR57 SWZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz A 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WR57 SWZ registered?

WR57 SWZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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