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DK08 XVD

2008 Mercedes-benz A 200

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

180,660 mi
Last recorded180,660 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A 20057,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 XVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 180,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 180,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 104,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

centre exhaust silencer very corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2023 104,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

centre exhaust silencer very corroded

Pass 17 May 2022 102,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2022 102,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 99,601 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 96,340 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 28,217 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 80,202 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 72,109 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 64,719 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 56,512 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 46,982 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 36,221 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 31,707 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 31,707 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 25,208 miles

front tyres worn at edges

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A 200?

Based on 37,458 MOT tests across 2,967 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
6,141
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
2,967
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 267
coil spring broken 179
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DK08 XVD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz A 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 57,628 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A 200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 267 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK08 XVD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz A 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DK08 XVD registered?

DK08 XVD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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