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AA08 CYO

2008 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,700 mi
Last recorded93,700 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class58,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 CYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 93,700 miles

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

Front steering U joint slightly plays

Full Under Tray Fitted

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 82,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides,on limit ,borderline (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides,on limit ,borderline (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides,on limit ,borderline ,right on the edges (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides coil springs mounting areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 72,813 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 72,802 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 71,807 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 71,747 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 68,858 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 68,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 65,156 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 59,152 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 53,693 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 48,345 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 42,480 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 38,826 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 34,349 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 30,243 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 24,602 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 19,840 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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AA08 CYO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel 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 AA08 CYO, 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 CYO registered?

AA08 CYO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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