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FY08 LHO

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,127 mi
Last recorded18,127 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 LHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 18,127 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer sidewall, outer edge tread blocks and slight perishing to sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 18,127 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer sidewall, outer edge tread blocks and slight perishing to sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 15,521 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing/worn - outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 15,521 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing/worn - outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 12,939 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides - outer sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 12,939 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault system re-set (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides - outer sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 10,241 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 7,186 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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FY08 LHO is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 38,391 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 FY08 LHO, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY08 LHO?

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What year was FY08 LHO registered?

FY08 LHO is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2018.

Is FY08 LHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 LHO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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