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MH08 KXF

2008 Mercedes-benz A 200

Grey Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,961 mi
Last recorded126,961 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A 20057,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH08 KXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 126,961 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Apr 2026 126,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split around outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split around outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 May 2024 121,939 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 121,939 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 117,630 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 2 May 2023 117,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2022 111,877 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 107,387 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2020 105,262 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 99,797 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 99,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 89,410 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 80,293 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edges

offside rear tyre cracking on edges

Pass 21 Apr 2016 71,361 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 63,510 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 May 2013 47,163 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 37,976 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 30,075 miles

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

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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MH08 KXF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Grey with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MH08 KXF, 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 MH08 KXF registered?

MH08 KXF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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