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AA08 CYX

2008 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

133,588 mi
Last recorded133,588 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class58,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 133,588 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 120,496 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 107,837 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 97,287 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 85,776 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 83,989 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 83,989 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 83,322 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 79,949 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 76,638 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2017 73,259 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2016 69,774 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 63,995 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 54,964 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 44,277 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 34,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2011 25,358 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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AA08 CYX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 CYX, 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 CYX registered?

AA08 CYX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is AA08 CYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 CYX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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