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OV08HBL
2008 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1498cc
General Information
- Registration OV08HBL
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1498cc
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- Expires 28 Sep 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
15
Passes
4
Failures
78.95%
Pass Rate
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52 Total Defects Recorded
18 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 110,918 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front bumper slightly loose
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides ( sharp lip ) (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front wing slightly damaged
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
18 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 110,918 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides ( sharp lip ) (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front wing slightly damaged
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front bumper slightly loose
- Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
27 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 109,937 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
26 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 109,155 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
29 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 107,438 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- undertray fitted not allowing full inspection under car
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
20 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 105,908 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
15 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 105,907 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
15 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 104,579 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
1 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 104,571 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
14 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 102,414 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2020 1 Jul 20261 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 100,308 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2019 1 Jul 20264 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 97,891 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2018 1 Jul 20264 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 97,891 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
28 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 95,836 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 92,926 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2016 1 Jul 202619 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 84,407 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2015 1 Jul 202619 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,750 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,041 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2013 1 Jul 202611 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,748 MI
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OV08HBL was registered on 2008-04-15
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