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YB07 ZFP

2007 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,157 mi
Last recorded103,157 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz A-class59,189 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB07 ZFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2025 103,157 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside. (1.1.11 (c))

Under-trays fitted.

Fail 21 Sep 2025 103,157 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside. (1.1.11 (c))

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 6 Oct 2024 97,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Underbody / chassis corrosion

Fail 28 Sep 2024 97,955 miles

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2023 91,264 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 88,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 88,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 88,049 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 87,253 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 84,082 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective center exhaust box has mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 84,082 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective center exhaust box has mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 80,303 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 76,431 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 76,254 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front EXHAUST CLAMP ONLY JUST ON

Pass 15 Sep 2016 70,087 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 69,730 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 62,807 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 53,360 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 48,365 miles

Fuel filler tube quite badly corroded.

High level brake lamp inop (Do not know if connected)

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 39,944 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 31,232 miles

rear tyres seperation apparent to treaded areas

Pass 30 Jun 2010 23,636 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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YB07 ZFP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YB07 ZFP, 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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YB07 ZFP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2007.

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