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A11 TSD

2008 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

74,385 mi
Last recorded74,385 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class58,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 TSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 74,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 74,385 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 74,165 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 73,905 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 73,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 73,456 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 72,155 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 68,804 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 64,799 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 64,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 57,943 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 52,392 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 46,546 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 41,168 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 41,168 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake poor

Pass 14 Feb 2013 35,671 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 29,636 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 22,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 22,622 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 TSD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 A11 TSD, 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 TSD registered?

A11 TSD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is A11 TSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 TSD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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