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LA56 WAE

2007 Mercedes A Class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,339 mi
Last recorded104,339 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes A Class69,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 WAE
MakeMercedes
ModelA Class
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 104,339 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 104,339 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 92,543 miles

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

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

Rear both rear shock abshorbers coroded

Fail 24 Sep 2024 92,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Coil spring fractured or broken bottom snaped (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Undertrays fitted obstructing component check

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

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

Rear Rear seats flat down and cant inspect seatbelts

Rear both rear shock abshorbers coroded

Pass 28 Sep 2023 82,527 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 70,883 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 70,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 63,884 miles

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

Offside Rear Park Brake low effort

The Vehicle Park Brake has just met the required efficiency it appears the Brake require service or adjustment

Fail 13 Sep 2021 63,884 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Park Brake low effort

The Vehicle Park Brake has just met the required efficiency it appears the Brake require service or adjustment

Pass 2 Oct 2020 59,032 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Oct 2020 59,032 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jun 2019 51,339 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 45,452 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 45,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2017 39,223 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 35,840 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2015 32,268 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 28,330 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 25,115 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 21,334 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 May 2012 21,334 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 17,934 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 17,934 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2010 14,230 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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LA56 WAE is a 2007 Mercedes A Class in Blue 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 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 LA56 WAE, 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.

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What year was LA56 WAE registered?

LA56 WAE is a 2007 Mercedes A Class, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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