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LF08 DXD

2008 Mercedes-benz A 200

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

171,694 mi
Last recorded171,694 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A 20057,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 DXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 171,694 miles

rear seats cant be tested

Fail 1 Jul 2026 171,687 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear seats cant be tested

Pass 19 Mar 2025 163,261 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 155,004 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 154,931 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 146,965 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 78,813 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 74,264 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 69,481 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 64,318 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 58,965 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 54,016 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 46,209 miles

Covers under the car

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 38,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 32,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front washer

Pass 22 Mar 2013 28,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Apr 2012 23,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

deep cut in o/s/f tyre tred

Pass 5 May 2011 16,838 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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LF08 DXD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LF08 DXD, 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 LF08 DXD registered?

LF08 DXD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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The MOT history for LF08 DXD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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