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HS08 HMS

2008 Mercedes-benz A 200

Black Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

43,664 mi
Last recorded43,664 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A 20057,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS08 HMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 43,664 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 42,789 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 41,566 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 40,435 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 39,114 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 37,552 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 36,264 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 34,970 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 33,574 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 32,868 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 31,640 miles

Centre Rear seat belt buckle plastic cover missing at time of test, seat belt buckle working correctly

Pass 29 Jan 2015 30,123 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 28,026 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 26,404 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 24,586 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 24,513 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 20,845 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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HS08 HMS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Black with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HS08 HMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HS08 HMS registered?

HS08 HMS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 3 April 2008.

Is HS08 HMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS08 HMS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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