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5848 IW

2008 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,243 mi
Last recorded24,243 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class58,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5848 IW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2025 24,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 23,308 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 22,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 21,508 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 20,724 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 19,780 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 19,102 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 18,243 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 17,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 15,695 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 13,855 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 11,661 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 9,904 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 7,836 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 6,182 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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5848 IW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 5848 IW, 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 5848 IW registered?

5848 IW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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