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A8 KRH

2008 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

84,116 mi
Last recorded84,116 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class58,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 KRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 84,116 miles

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

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

Offside Slight play OSF rose end

Pass 8 Nov 2024 82,084 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 80,613 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 79,103 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 77,560 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 76,662 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 75,479 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 71,094 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 65,899 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 60,512 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 54,107 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 45,572 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)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 45,572 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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 13 Nov 2013 38,187 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 27,938 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 22,358 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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A8 KRH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 A8 KRH, 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 A8 KRH registered?

A8 KRH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 November 2008.

Is A8 KRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 KRH shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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