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WV57 PKX

2007 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

95,359 mi
Last recorded95,359 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz A-class59,189 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 95,359 miles

Coolant leak Level low ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 95,259 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Has water (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak Level low ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 89,191 miles

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

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

Slight travel in handbrake

Fail 4 Feb 2022 89,191 miles

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

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

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

Slight travel in handbrake

Pass 4 Feb 2021 81,896 miles

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

Nearside side repeater lens damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Feb 2021 81,896 miles

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

Nearside side repeater lens damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 77,623 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake lever little reserve travel

Fail 29 Jan 2020 77,623 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

handbrake lever little reserve travel

Pass 11 Jan 2019 66,483 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 58,164 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

TPMS light on

Fail 5 Jul 2017 54,059 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing heavily on its outer edge

Pass 20 Jul 2016 48,379 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Jul 2016 48,379 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 43,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jul 2015 43,070 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2014 40,156 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2014 40,037 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2013 33,944 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 33,944 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 24,235 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 16,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 PKX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PKX, 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 PKX registered?

WV57 PKX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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