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OU08 YHH

2008 Mercedes-benz A 200

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,375 mi
Last recorded91,375 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A 20057,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 YHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 91,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle under covers not allowing full inspection on some components

Pass 4 Oct 2023 87,913 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipe ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 84,379 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 84,163 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 80,739 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 80,723 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 72,108 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Apr 2019 72,108 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury door trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Apr 2018 66,069 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 61,000 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 56,518 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2014 51,402 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 47,774 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 45,852 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 43,095 miles

Slight damage o/s/r door area

Pass 17 Jan 2011 40,878 miles

All brake discs are corroded

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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OU08 YHH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 OU08 YHH, 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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OU08 YHH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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