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YB56 DDA

2007 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,756 mi
Last recorded102,756 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz A-class59,189 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 DDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 102,756 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear noise coming from brake shoes.

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 102,746 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear noise coming from brake shoes.

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 96,742 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 96,742 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 90,942 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 86,074 miles

fuel filler pipe corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2022 81,515 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 76,060 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 76,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 71,196 miles

Nearside Front mirror caseing damged

Pass 6 Feb 2019 65,820 miles

front tyres cuts in tread

Fail 6 Feb 2019 65,820 miles

front tyres cuts in tread

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 61,804 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 56,259 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 56,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 51,939 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 46,488 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 40,320 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 34,610 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 28,742 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 22,492 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 16,385 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 16,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YB56 DDA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YB56 DDA, 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 YB56 DDA registered?

YB56 DDA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 February 2007.

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