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WV57 WUW

2007 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,863 mi
Last recorded99,863 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz A-class59,189 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 WUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 99,863 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 97,543 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 93,451 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 93,439 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 87,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front small stone chip in windscreen

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays and covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 16 May 2022 83,862 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 78,172 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 69,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge and slight crack (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge and slight crack (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 69,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge and slight crack (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge and slight crack (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 64,968 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 64,965 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 49,141 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 43,080 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 36,992 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 30,970 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 26,071 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 20,922 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 14,680 miles

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

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

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

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 WUW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV57 WUW registered?

WV57 WUW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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