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YA57 GPE

2007 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

58,882 mi
Last recorded58,882 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz A-class59,189 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 GPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 58,882 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 58,702 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 58,450 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 58,138 miles

** offside screen wash jet weak - tried to unblock enough for it to pass **

Pass 31 Mar 2023 57,534 miles

offside steering arm has slight play

Fail 31 Mar 2023 57,534 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

offside steering arm has slight play

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Mar 2022 56,397 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 56,397 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 53,495 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 53,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 52,463 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 51,514 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 50,051 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 50,051 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 49,043 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall is cut/sliced, no cord exposed.

Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2016 47,599 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 45,671 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 42,594 miles

front brake discs inner surfaces edges rusty

offside rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2013 39,247 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 35,756 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 32,439 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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YA57 GPE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YA57 GPE, 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 YA57 GPE registered?

YA57 GPE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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The MOT history for YA57 GPE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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