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A2 VNO

2008 Mercedes-benz A-class

Brown Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,656 mi
Last recorded88,656 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class58,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 VNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 88,656 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 87,572 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2024 87,572 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 85,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 82,151 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 78,684 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive near driveshaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 78,684 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive near driveshaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 75,178 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 74,652 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 74,651 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 74,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 69,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 64,741 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 60,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 56,351 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 52,701 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 47,216 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 35,726 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 VNO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class in Brown with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VNO, 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 VNO registered?

A2 VNO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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