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A4 HGH

2008 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

73,069 mi
Last recorded73,069 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class58,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 HGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2025 73,069 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake disks corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel hose deteriorated filler neck pipework and rear of fuel tank heavily corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing body heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub support brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing body heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub support brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer rotten around band (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 70,842 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 70,842 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 68,473 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 68,473 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 66,083 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 63,718 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 63,718 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 61,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear seats stowed away not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Fail 22 Jul 2019 61,188 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear seats stowed away not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 31 Jul 2018 57,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 57,182 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 53,008 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

passed emissions but was too clean to produce a printout

Fail 2 Aug 2017 53,008 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

passed emissions but was too clean to produce a printout

Pass 29 Jul 2016 47,829 miles

passed emissions but was too clean to produce a printout

Pass 4 Aug 2015 43,063 miles

This vehicle passed the emissions test but did not produce enough smoke to produce a printout due to low emissions

Pass 4 Aug 2014 37,988 miles

This vehicle passed the emissions test but didn't produce enough smoke to produce a printout due to low emissions

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge and is close to legal limt 2.0mm

Pass 1 Aug 2013 33,404 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 28,731 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 28,731 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 23,739 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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A4 HGH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 A4 HGH, 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 A4 HGH registered?

A4 HGH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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