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SL08GEK
2008 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1992cc
General Information
- Registration SL08GEK
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1992cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
15
Passes
8
Failures
65.22%
Pass Rate
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73 Total Defects Recorded
29 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 116,539 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2026 13 Jun 202618 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 101,327 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- undertrays fitted
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 101,323 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking fuel tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- undertrays fitted
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
11 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 88,472 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 76,841 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES N/S O/S (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES N/S O/S (1.1.11 (c))
31 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 67,403 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES N/S O/S (1.1.11 (c))
31 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 67,403 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES N/S O/S (1.1.11 (c))
19 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 61,548 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Shocky Casing Corroded
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Shocky Casing Corroded
17 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 61,544 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Inner & Outer Edge (Dangerous) (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Shocky Casing Corroded
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Inner & Outer Edge (DANGEROUS) (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Shocky Casing Corroded
28 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 56,118 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- fuel tank rusty
- both rear shocker casings rusty
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
7 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 53,332 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 53,331 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 50,224 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2018 13 Jun 202627 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 50,224 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
23 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 45,455 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 45,455 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 40,457 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
27 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 40,457 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
4 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 35,188 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2015 13 Jun 20264 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 35,188 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
20 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 28,475 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2014 13 Jun 202615 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 5,342 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2013 13 Jun 20269 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 19,030 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SL08GEK was registered on 2008-03-04
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