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HJ08 LNU

2008 Mercedes-benz A 200

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,863 mi
Last recorded69,863 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A 20057,628 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 LNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 69,863 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 66,077 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 59,432 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Jan 2017 49,112 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 24 Jan 2017 49,112 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 39,413 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 34,653 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 27,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre rear seat belt plastic broken but still ok

Pass 5 Mar 2013 22,212 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 16,138 miles

nearside front tyre dig in sidewall

Fail 15 Feb 2012 16,138 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre dig in sidewall

Pass 21 Feb 2011 11,974 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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HJ08 LNU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HJ08 LNU, 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 HJ08 LNU registered?

HJ08 LNU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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