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292 JHT

2008 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,135 mi
Last recorded130,135 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class58,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration292 JHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 130,135 miles

Vehicle appears to have been stood

Fail 2 Apr 2024 130,134 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 129,397 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 105,287 miles

Rear tyres perished

n/s/f tyre heavily perished

Fail 16 Sep 2021 105,279 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear tyres perished

n/s/f tyre heavily perished

Pass 28 Aug 2020 103,079 miles

Front tyres worn on the edges

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 102,310 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 95,560 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 88,004 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 78,675 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 69,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 60,687 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 50,236 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 41,303 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 30,769 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 20,765 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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292 JHT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 58,896 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 292 JHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 292 JHT registered?

292 JHT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 February 2008.

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