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BW08 OCT

2020 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,891 mi
Last recorded119,891 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz A-class27,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 OCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 119,891 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 119,882 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 119,694 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2025 11,953 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 114,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 10,414 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 110,710 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 6,953 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 104,498 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 98,390 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 93,852 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 78,136 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2020

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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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BW08 OCT is a 2020 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2020 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 27,455 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 BW08 OCT, 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 6 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BW08 OCT registered?

BW08 OCT is a 2020 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2020.

Is BW08 OCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW08 OCT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW08 OCT have outstanding finance?

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