2007 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.7L Petrol · HJ57 PRV
2007 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.7L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 200,487 miles. MOT expired on 10 May 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,487 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ57 PRV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2025
- 200,487 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ57 PRV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (HJ57 PRV) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”.
HJ57 PRV Mileage History
- 09/05/2023193,377 mi
- 01/05/2024197,086 mi+3,709 mi
- 01/05/2024197,086 mi
- 06/05/2025200,486 mi+3,400 mi
- 07/05/2025200,487 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,561 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W169)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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