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2008 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
General Information
- Registration GD08WCA
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1992cc
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- Expires 31 Aug 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 126,472 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2026 18 Jun 202611 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 126,444 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 122,780 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2025 18 Jun 202628 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 122,773 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
15 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 118,482 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2024 18 Jun 202612 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 113,711 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexi Hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Handbrake Travel High
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 113,602 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Handbrake Travel High
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexi Hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,297 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 103,396 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear parking brake effort low / lever has long travel requires adjustment
- Central Front bonnet catch poor condition / damage to front grill
21 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 92,098 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear parking brake in need of adjustment
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Central Front under tray in poor condition
1 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 79,698 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2019 18 Jun 20268 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 66,892 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2018 18 Jun 202627 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 58,952 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2017 18 Jun 202627 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 58,950 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
1 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,255 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2016 18 Jun 20261 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 52,255 MI
18 Jun 20264 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 44,859 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2015 18 Jun 202625 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 39,555 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2014 18 Jun 20266 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,585 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2013 18 Jun 202628 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,201 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2012 18 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
GD08WCA was registered on 2008-05-21
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