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AA08 CZJ

2008 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

45,807 mi
Last recorded45,807 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class58,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 45,807 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 45,801 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 45,529 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 45,157 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear inner + fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 44,816 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front outer corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 44,813 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front outer corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 44,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 44,009 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 40,660 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 37,662 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2017 36,654 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All metal (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 35,700 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All metal (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 34,940 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 34,406 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 34,088 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 33,791 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 30,750 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 CZJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 CZJ, 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 CZJ registered?

AA08 CZJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is AA08 CZJ safe to buy?

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