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Y4 AMC

2008 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

169,109 mi
Last recorded169,109 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class58,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 AMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2026 169,109 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Apr 2026 67,000 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2025 162,546 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 58,475 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 160,294 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

side steps corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2024 46,115 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 154,542 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

side steps corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2023 40,690 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 36,942 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 150,693 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 30,012 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 145,683 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 142,379 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2019 131,692 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 127,212 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2018 127,212 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2017 124,383 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 123,212 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 123,121 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt 3rd row (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing 3rd row (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 113,392 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 113,382 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 107,213 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 107,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 May 2013 87,989 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 87,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 22 May 2012 70,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

engine oil leak.

rear wiperblade split

Pass 26 May 2011 55,132 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2011 54,447 miles

Engine management light on

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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Y4 AMC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 58,896 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y4 AMC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y4 AMC registered?

Y4 AMC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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The MOT history for Y4 AMC shows 28 tests with a 82.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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