2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Mercedes-Benz A-Class MOT pass rate and common faults

6,046 MOT tests in 2024. 58.2% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time58.2%
Failed or needed repairs41.8%
Typical mileage at test87,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,046 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working6.3%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.0%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.5%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.4%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.3%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid4.1%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.5%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.2%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    207 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics26.2%
  2. Brakes20.3%
  3. Suspension15.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)13.1%
  5. Body & chassis8.0%
  6. Tyres6.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded21.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.1%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: stop lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Mercedes-Benz A-Class?

In 2024, 58.2% of 2007 Mercedes-Benz A-Class cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,046 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Mercedes-Benz A-Class?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Mercedes-Benz A-Class reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).