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2008 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
General Information
- Registration SC08MZZ
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2008
- Colour Orange
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1699cc
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- Expires 13 Nov 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 78,599 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))
3 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 78,599 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 76,929 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front 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))
9 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 76,929 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front 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))
11 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 75,011 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 71,642 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2023 10 Jun 20264 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 71,633 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible Delaminated (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
6 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 67,993 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2022 10 Jun 202614 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 64,632 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
7 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 64,620 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
14 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 60,140 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
4 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 60,038 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
12 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 56,074 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 51,978 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt buckle (5.2.2a)
16 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 51,978 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed in boot (1.9.2c)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt buckle (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front exhaust bracket half missing
3 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 49,575 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2017 10 Jun 202618 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 47,885 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2016 10 Jun 202624 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 45,765 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2015 10 Jun 202625 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,576 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2014 10 Jun 202625 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 42,576 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,697 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,454 MI
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SC08MZZ was registered on 2008-06-25
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