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WV57 FVH

2007 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

52,127 mi
Last recorded52,127 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz A-class59,189 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 FVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 52,127 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 52,126 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 49,331 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

steering rack and column have some play

Fail 24 Jun 2025 49,331 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

steering rack and column have some play

Pass 26 Jun 2024 46,886 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced all arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side covered in under trays

Fail 26 Jun 2024 46,985 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced all arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side covered in under trays

Pass 29 Jun 2023 45,154 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 45,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 43,260 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 43,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 40,941 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 40,941 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 37,135 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Jul 2019 31,865 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 31,841 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 24,585 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 19,248 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 19,248 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 18,711 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 17,513 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 17,513 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 15,685 miles

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

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

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Oct 2013 14,508 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 12,933 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 12,933 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 11,403 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 9,195 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 FVH is a 2007 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FVH, 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 FVH registered?

WV57 FVH is a 2007 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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