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HY08 PHA

2008 Mercedes-benz A 200

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

157,196 mi
Last recorded157,196 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A 20057,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 PHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2026 157,196 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 152,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 147,878 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

front tyres worn below 1.6mm on outer edges

headlight beam images poor

nearside reverse light inoperative

offside number plate light inoperative

service light on

washers poorly aimed

Fail 29 Feb 2024 147,878 miles

Emissions unable to be completed suspect auxillary drivebelt shredded/come off - further investigation advised before running engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

all brake discs corroded

front tyres worn below 1.6mm on outer edges

headlight beam images poor

nearside reverse light inoperative

offside number plate light inoperative

service light on

washers poorly aimed

Pass 20 Feb 2023 141,542 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 135,351 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 135,351 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 129,909 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 119,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front washer allignment

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 112,783 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on edges

Pass 20 Feb 2018 102,079 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2017 94,305 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 94,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre heavily worn on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2016 85,500 miles

N/S/R tyre inner edge worn

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 77,479 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 4 Feb 2014 69,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 59,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres perrished

Pass 13 Feb 2012 47,683 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 34,035 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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HY08 PHA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HY08 PHA, 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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HY08 PHA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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