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2008 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
General Information
- Registration OV08HAO
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1992cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 30 Jun 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 129,196 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 120,827 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
24 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 120,819 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
22 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 110,846 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2025 30 Jun 202627 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 99,745 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2024 30 Jun 202622 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 99,735 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
27 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 89,552 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2023 30 Jun 202613 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 86,450 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached loosely fitted around edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))
11 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 86,443 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached loosely fitted around edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))
20 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 85,084 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2021 30 Jun 202618 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 81,996 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2020 30 Jun 20269 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 76,981 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2019 30 Jun 202610 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,780 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
10 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 71,780 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
16 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 67,657 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Under Trays Fitted
30 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,969 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2016 30 Jun 202610 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,196 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,564 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2014 30 Jun 20268 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,185 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2013 30 Jun 202624 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,716 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2012 30 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!
OV08HAO was registered on 2008-04-07
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