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777 AVE

2008 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

67,596 mi
Last recorded67,596 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class58,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration777 AVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 67,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 64,103 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 59,497 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 54,045 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 53,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 48,986 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 47,290 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 46,637 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 44,966 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 45,810 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jul 2016 42,601 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 42,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 39,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 39,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2014 36,590 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2013 33,830 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 29,357 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 26,548 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 24,805 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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777 AVE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 777 AVE, 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 777 AVE registered?

777 AVE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 November 2008.

Is 777 AVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 777 AVE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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