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AA08 CSF

2008 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,525 mi
Last recorded74,525 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class58,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 CSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 74,525 miles

Central Rear view mirror missing

Engine mountings worn

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Outer casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Reversing lamp not working

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever high but not excessive

Fail 16 Mar 2019 74,525 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear view mirror missing

Engine mountings worn

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Outer casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Reversing lamp not working

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever high but not excessive

Pass 8 Mar 2018 67,345 miles

Central Mirror missing

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 67,238 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Central Mirror missing

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Pass 25 Feb 2017 59,295 miles

Central Mirror missing

Fail 25 Feb 2017 59,295 miles

Central Mirror missing

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 49,660 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% pulling toward nearside (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 43,199 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 35,159 miles

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

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

screw in n/s/r tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2014 35,159 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2013 27,996 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 21,776 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 18,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AA08 CSF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AA08 CSF, 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 AA08 CSF registered?

AA08 CSF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 May 2008.

Is AA08 CSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 CSF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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