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A333 VVV

2008 Mercedes-benz A-class

Orange Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,604 mi
Last recorded41,604 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class58,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA333 VVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 41,604 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 39,484 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 39,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 37,027 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 34,488 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 31,289 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 30,047 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 30,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 28,915 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 25,726 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 23,922 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 23,922 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2016 22,299 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 22,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55R16 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 20,592 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 2 Nov 2015 20,539 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke CARRIED OUT TWO CO TESTS AND STILL FLUTUATING ? (7.4.B.3a)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 7 Nov 2014 18,920 miles

195/55/16

o/s/f tyre worn on both shoulders

requires alignment

Pass 11 Nov 2013 16,502 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 13,174 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 9,660 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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A333 VVV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class in Orange with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A333 VVV, 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 A333 VVV registered?

A333 VVV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is A333 VVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A333 VVV shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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