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83 JE

2008 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

37,915 mi
Last recorded37,915 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class58,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration83 JE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 37,915 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 36,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 36,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 34,928 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 33,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2023 33,456 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2022 32,375 miles

under trays fitted as standard

Fail 13 May 2022 32,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays fitted as standard

Pass 17 May 2021 31,525 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 31,525 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 30,139 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 30,139 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2019 28,242 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has play when under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 28,242 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has play when under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 26,081 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 26,081 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 24,336 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 24,336 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2016 22,707 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 22,700 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 20,545 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2015 20,545 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 19,024 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 16,856 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 14,142 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 10,540 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)

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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83 JE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 83 JE, 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 83 JE registered?

83 JE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is 83 JE safe to buy?

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