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424 BKG

2008 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,422 mi
Last recorded49,422 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class58,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration424 BKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 49,422 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 48,539 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 46,525 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 45,212 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 43,288 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 43,288 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 42,525 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 40,451 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 38,628 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 3 Mar 2017 36,339 miles

both rear tyres have slight cracking to sidewalls

brake wear warning light illuminated but brake pads all ok

Pass 23 Feb 2016 34,285 miles

Manufactures engine covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 2 Mar 2015 32,683 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 32,682 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 29,733 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 29,733 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 27,432 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 24,956 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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424 BKG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 424 BKG, 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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424 BKG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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