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636 JOH

2008 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,867 mi
Last recorded98,867 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class58,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration636 JOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 98,867 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 98,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 96,006 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 89,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 83,525 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 68,464 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 60,860 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 51,099 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 43,614 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 43,605 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 35,144 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 35,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 24,138 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 22,983 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 20,494 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 17,710 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 16,400 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 16,400 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 13,037 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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636 JOH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 636 JOH, 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 636 JOH registered?

636 JOH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is 636 JOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 636 JOH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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