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A1 YVN

2007 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,703 mi
Last recorded65,703 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz B-class67,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 YVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 65,703 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 63,666 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 60,656 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 57,904 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front side repeater lense slightly cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2022 54,016 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 54,016 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 50,300 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 47,606 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 42,336 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 42,336 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 37,930 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 37,919 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 34,753 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 34,753 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 31,087 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 27,369 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 23,635 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 23,635 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 20,292 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 20,292 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 16,079 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 16,079 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 12,847 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 9,198 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz B-class?

Based on 984,871 MOT tests across 77,700 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
5,590
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
77,700
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,159
coil spring broken 5,250
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A1 YVN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 67,664 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 B-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A1 YVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz B-class typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz B-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A1 YVN registered?

A1 YVN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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