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YP07 DZX

2007 Mercedes A Class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,224 mi
Last recorded104,224 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes A Class69,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP07 DZX
MakeMercedes
ModelA Class
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 104,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 97,351 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck pipe ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded, both side (5.3.2 (b))

fuel tank slightly corroded

Fail 18 May 2024 97,340 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel parking brake (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck pipe ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded, both side (5.3.2 (b))

fuel tank slightly corroded

Pass 20 May 2023 89,402 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Park brake efficiency only just attained (16%)

Park brake lever has minimal reserve travel

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

o/s/f brake back plate missing

Fail 16 May 2023 89,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Park brake efficiency only just attained (16%)

Park brake lever has minimal reserve travel

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

o/s/f brake back plate missing

Pass 20 May 2022 82,674 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 82,674 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 82,668 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excess movement indicating incorrect adjustment

Pass 9 Mar 2021 76,461 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 71,641 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 64,615 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 64,614 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2018 59,638 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 59,638 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 54,028 miles

Under-tray fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2017 54,028 miles

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

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

Under-tray fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2016 51,100 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 46,175 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 39,406 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 33,302 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 27,978 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 21,984 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 16,201 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes A Class?

Based on 2,156 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
5,153
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Brake pipe excessively corroded 44
Registration plate lamp not working 40
Stop lamp not working 39
coil spring broken 31
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YP07 DZX is a 2007 Mercedes A Class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes A Class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 69,206 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 A Class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YP07 DZX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes A Class typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes A Class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP07 DZX registered?

YP07 DZX is a 2007 Mercedes A Class, first registered on 10 August 2007.

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