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EJ08 DDO

2008 Mercedes-benz A 200

Grey Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,443 mi
Last recorded132,443 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A 20057,628 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 DDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 132,443 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 132,267 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 127,338 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 127,283 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 121,728 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 121,577 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 113,136 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 101,577 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Sep 2016 85,674 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 82,509 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 77,673 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 67,288 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 64,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes covered in grease making hard to inspect

n/s/r tyre perished ??

Pass 23 Jul 2012 57,121 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 50,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

both front brake discs lipped and corroded

both rear tyres wearing out of shape on inner edges

wipers smeary

Pass 9 Aug 2011 50,747 miles

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

both front brake discs lipped and corroded

both rear tyres wearing out of shape on inner edges

wipers smeary

Pass 6 May 2011 50,737 miles

nearside rear tyre has no marking on outer face

offside rear tyre uneven tread wear to inner edge

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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EJ08 DDO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Grey with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 267 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ08 DDO, 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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EJ08 DDO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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