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OE08 OHV

2008 Mercedes-benz A 200

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

187,932 mi
Last recorded187,932 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A 20057,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 OHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 187,932 miles

Both front and rear brake discs corroded

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 187,932 miles

Both front and rear brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 186,375 miles

Front brake balance high just within limits

Nearside Front tyre getting low and worn on edges

Fail 13 Oct 2023 186,375 miles

Front brake balance high just within limits

Nearside Front tyre getting low and worn on edges

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 181,561 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 181,551 miles

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

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

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 174,569 miles

front and rear discs corroded

o/s front brake pads low

Fail 14 Oct 2021 174,569 miles

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

front and rear discs corroded

o/s front brake pads low

Pass 26 Aug 2020 167,585 miles

o/s front brake pads lower than n/s

Pass 4 Apr 2019 99,254 miles

front brake imbalance high

Pass 5 Apr 2018 94,691 miles

Rear Bumper insecure slight ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 88,823 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 79,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has inner edge wearing.

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Passenger (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has inner edge wearing.

Fail 7 Apr 2016 79,028 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has inner edge wearing.

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Passenger (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has inner edge wearing.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 70,791 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 63,403 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 53,714 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 42,720 miles

Both front tyres wearing low.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2011 34,714 miles

nearside headlight pattern

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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OE08 OHV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OE08 OHV, 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 OE08 OHV registered?

OE08 OHV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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