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WV57 FVB

2007 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,838 mi
Last recorded122,838 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz A-class59,189 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 FVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 122,838 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 121,595 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 120,295 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 120,290 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 119,000 miles

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

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

under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Apr 2019 109,792 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 109,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 96,785 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 96,785 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 26 Jun 2017 90,516 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 81,160 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 71,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on the outer edge

significant wear to nearside front tyre on the inside edge

Pass 19 Jun 2014 61,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on the outer edges

Pass 14 Jun 2013 49,527 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 32,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2012 32,587 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2011 29,250 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 29,250 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 24,243 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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WV57 FVB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WV57 FVB, 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 WV57 FVB registered?

WV57 FVB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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