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A2 HNJ

2008 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,287 mi
Last recorded27,287 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class58,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 HNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 27,287 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 24,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 21,122 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear axle rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2022 20,901 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 20,743 miles

Offside Fuel hose deteriorated fuel filler tube assembly (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 20,564 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 20,564 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 20,360 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 20,360 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 19,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 18,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 18,986 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 17,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 15,822 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 13,986 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2013 12,518 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 10,140 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 7,600 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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A2 HNJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A2 HNJ, 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 A2 HNJ registered?

A2 HNJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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