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NY57 KCG

2008 Mercedes-benz A 200

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

118,922 mi
Last recorded118,922 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A 20057,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY57 KCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 118,922 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 118,922 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 111,482 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Sep 2024 111,482 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bolt on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bolt on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Sep 2023 104,621 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 104,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake disc back plate insecure

Pass 9 Sep 2022 159,003 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 159,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 93,332 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 83,873 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 83,831 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 83,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 75,750 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 75,750 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 66,410 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 66,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 63,983 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 59,274 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 53,379 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 53,379 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 48,700 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 40,786 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 31,788 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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NY57 KCG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NY57 KCG, 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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NY57 KCG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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