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ML08 MFA

2008 Mercedes-benz A 200

Black Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

63,596 mi
Last recorded63,596 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A 20057,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 MFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 63,596 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 62,623 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 61,445 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 61,442 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2022 60,482 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 59,648 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 59,644 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2020 58,212 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 53,977 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2018 47,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has damage outer wall

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

undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 19 Apr 2017 42,038 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 6 Apr 2016 37,836 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 33,544 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 29,233 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 24,592 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 19,605 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Apr 2011 15,558 miles

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

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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ML08 MFA 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 88.2%.

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 ML08 MFA, 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 ML08 MFA registered?

ML08 MFA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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