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5 SAA

2008 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

63,860 mi
Last recorded63,860 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class58,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 SAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 63,860 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2025 39,700 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 33,269 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 61,628 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 26,972 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 61,173 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 24,506 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 60,864 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 23,522 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 60,691 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 60,090 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under trays fitted limiting underside view

Pass 8 Oct 2018 59,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under trays fitted limiting underside view

Pass 30 Aug 2017 55,355 miles

Under trays fitted limiting underside view

Pass 6 Sep 2016 51,537 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 45,687 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 8 Sep 2014 40,241 miles

Both rear tyres tread low.

OSF headlamp beam pattern flat,no kick up.

Fail 4 Sep 2014 40,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Both rear tyres tread low.

OSF headlamp beam pattern flat,no kick up.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 33,974 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 26,153 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 23,455 miles

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

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

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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5 SAA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 5 SAA, 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 5 SAA registered?

5 SAA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 December 2008.

Is 5 SAA safe to buy?

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