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GU08 MKK

2008 Mercedes-benz A 200

Silver Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

84,379 mi
Last recorded84,379 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A 20057,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 MKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 84,379 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 80,153 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 76,466 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both o/s and n/s casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 72,633 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 69,083 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 69,083 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 66,185 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 62,049 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 57,628 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 57,628 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 50,067 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 43,002 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 43,002 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 37,098 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 32,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 29,741 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 29,741 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 28,627 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 28,627 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 24,160 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 22,321 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 17,205 miles

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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GU08 MKK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Silver with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GU08 MKK, 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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GU08 MKK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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