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FD08SYF
2008 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1498cc
General Information
- Registration FD08SYF
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1498cc
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- Expires 10 Aug 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
15
Passes
3
Failures
83.33%
Pass Rate
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32 Total Defects Recorded
11 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 61,387 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
1 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 56,402 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
1 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 56,402 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
28 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 50,240 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
14 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 47,462 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
16 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 42,398 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
16 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 40,347 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2021 6 Jun 20268 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 39,904 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
13 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 36,318 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
23 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 32,397 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2019 6 Jun 202623 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 32,397 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
15 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 27,328 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
30 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 24,913 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres starting to perish.
14 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 20,867 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2016 6 Jun 202613 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 17,636 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2015 6 Jun 202625 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 14,831 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2014 6 Jun 202630 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 11,215 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2013 6 Jun 202626 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 7,733 MI
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FD08SYF was registered on 2008-06-13
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