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AA08 CYP

2008 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,618 mi
Last recorded37,618 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class58,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 CYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2020 37,618 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 34,516 miles

Offside Front tyre outer edge getting low

Pass 16 May 2018 31,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 23 May 2017 28,706 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 11 May 2016 24,902 miles

Front wipers smearing screen slightly

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Rear wiper split

Pass 15 May 2015 21,375 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 May 2014 18,869 miles

rear tyres cracked / perished

Pass 8 May 2013 113,521 miles

NSR tyre cracked/perished but not deep enough to reach ply.

Pass 2 May 2012 13,713 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 10,916 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 CYP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AA08 CYP registered?

AA08 CYP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is AA08 CYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 CYP shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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