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A25 MGT

2008 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,973 mi
Last recorded71,973 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class58,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 MGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 71,973 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2025 61,228 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 60,469 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 59,900 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 59,354 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 59,354 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filler kneck pipe badly corroded and holed (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 58,267 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shockers outer casing corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2020 57,817 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both rear shockers have corrosion to casing

Fail 29 Jun 2020 57,817 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch trim on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both rear shockers have corrosion to casing

Pass 19 Apr 2019 56,432 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear shockers have corrosion to outer casing

Pass 15 May 2018 54,430 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (at flexy hose) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on outer edge

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (at flexy hose) (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing x2 (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 May 2017 51,222 miles

Both rear tyres are showing signs of age-related deterioration.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint has very slight play (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 May 2016 47,087 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine and under body covers fitted

rear service brake efficiency low

Pass 29 May 2015 43,157 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 43,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 37,599 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 32,781 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2012 27,354 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 20,630 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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A25 MGT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,699cc 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 A25 MGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A25 MGT registered?

A25 MGT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 May 2008.

Is A25 MGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A25 MGT 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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