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LS08 LHV

2008 Mercedes-benz A 200

Blue Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

56,688 mi
Last recorded56,688 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A 20057,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 LHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 56,688 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

engine management lamp on

Fail 13 Sep 2017 56,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

engine management lamp on

Fail 23 Jun 2017 54,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect advise lamp unit previosly repaired and brackets broken , bulb not fitting correctly and reflector loose (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

rear tyres worn heavilly on inside edge

Pass 6 Jul 2016 49,559 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 42,655 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 42,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 34,556 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres are bald on the inner edges and close to legal limit

n/s/f tyre is on the legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 27 Jan 2014 34,556 miles

both rear tyres are bald on the inner edges and close to legal limit

n/s/f tyre is on the legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 25 Jan 2013 26,184 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 19,902 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 19,901 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 16,544 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 11,863 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Discs corroded/pads worn. Efficiency okay at test.

NSR wheel slight damage kerb

Underbodyguard fitted at test.

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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LS08 LHV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Blue with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LS08 LHV, 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 LS08 LHV registered?

LS08 LHV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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