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A11 CEL

2008 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

67,603 mi
Last recorded67,603 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class58,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 CEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 67,603 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Reflector slightly damaged

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 20 Jan 2026 67,603 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Reflector slightly damaged

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Jan 2025 65,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lightly clouding from UV damage but beam pattern is still adequate. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lightly clouding from UV damage but beam pattern is still adequate. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel tank fill pipe corroded ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Reflector on the rear lamp assembly (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 63,894 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 61,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 61,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 58,688 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 56,390 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 55,238 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 52,083 miles

rear washer jet inop

Pass 16 Jan 2018 48,611 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 44,972 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 40,139 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 35,868 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 49,042 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 31,557 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 27,303 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 24,580 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack up

Pass 18 Jan 2011 18,795 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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A11 CEL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black 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 A11 CEL, 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 A11 CEL registered?

A11 CEL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is A11 CEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 CEL 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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