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ML08HDK
2008 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1498cc
General Information
- Registration ML08HDK
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1498cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
14
Passes
12
Failures
53.85%
Pass Rate
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79 Total Defects Recorded
5 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 165,435 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
5 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 165,435 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
24 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 161,923 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2024 20 Jun 202624 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 161,923 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55r15 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
22 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 158,224 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2023 20 Jun 202622 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 158,224 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
19 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 151,965 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 / 55 / 16 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - to - rear (1.1.11 (c))
19 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 151,965 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front - to - rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 / 55 / 16 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - to - rear (1.1.11 (c))
25 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 147,550 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Lower Gearbox mounting defective Worn ()
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside front and rear seat belts slow to retract
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Close to excessive (5.2.3 (j))
25 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 147,550 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Lower Gearbox mounting defective Worn ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre misshaped and wearing unevenly inner edge
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Close to excessive (5.2.3 (j))
- Nearside front and rear seat belts slow to retract
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
21 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 138,755 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2020 20 Jun 202621 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 138,755 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
12 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 129,591 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2019 20 Jun 202610 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 129,591 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking filler in to tank (7.2.3)
- Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
19 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 123,699 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2018 20 Jun 202625 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 119,798 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Wiper missing
- Under trays fitted
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 119,797 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Wiper missing
- Under trays fitted
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 108,383 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2016 20 Jun 202628 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 108,383 MI
20 Jun 202629 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 92,301 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
29 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 92,300 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,220 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2014 20 Jun 202623 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 76,220 MI
20 Jun 202627 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,797 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
27 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 61,797 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
19 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,306 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012 20 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!
ML08HDK was registered on 2008-03-31
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