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816 ALF

2008 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,116 mi
Last recorded41,116 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class58,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration816 ALF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 41,116 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 41,058 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 41,052 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 40,335 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 38,868 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 38,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 37,207 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 35,622 miles

Nearside front tyre cuts in outer sidewall, no cords visible.

Nearside rear tyre small deep slice in tread, no cords visible.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 34,014 miles

Cuts in sidewall of nearside front tyre. No cords visible.

Small deep slice in tread of nearside rear tyre. No cords visible.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 32,356 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 30,484 miles

Damage to nearside front bumper area. No sharp objects showing but recommend repairs to be carried out.

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 28,763 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 21,766 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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816 ALF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 816 ALF, 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 816 ALF registered?

816 ALF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is 816 ALF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 816 ALF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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