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2008 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
General Information
- Registration AP08TTY
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1992cc
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- Expires 26 Nov 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 159,212 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 159,212 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 147,582 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Central exhaust bracket/clip modified
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
27 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 135,935 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
1 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 126,969 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
31 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 126,968 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
11 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 116,042 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides bottom arm bushes slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
6 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 113,407 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both front ()
29 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 113,312 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Test limit 1.20 (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both front ()
- 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))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
12 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 109,223 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear tyre has a stone stuck in tread
25 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 103,039 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rear rusty (1.1.11 (c))
24 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 95,999 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front tyres wearing thin on inner edges.
5 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 92,737 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
21 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 92,523 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Exhaust system not adequately supported strap is missing (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear centre seat belt was not tested as it is trapped behind child seat ()
27 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,971 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 78,163 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,030 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,071 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
26 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 61,043 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
20 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,382 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2013 17 Jun 202614 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,561 MI
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AP08TTY was registered on 2008-06-26
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