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2008 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
General Information
- Registration SL08WNA
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1498cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 119,212 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Position lamp not working o/s rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear both (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n./s front (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear both (5.3.2 (b))
- Obligatory mirror slightly damaged n/s front (3.3 (b) (i))
1 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 114,190 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear shock absorber is corroded
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
31 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 114,189 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Obligatory mirror missing middle (inside) (3.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear shock absorber is corroded
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
1 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 110,547 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play front (2.2.2 (c))
- Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear both (5.3.2 (b))
- Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly less effect (1.3.1 (c))
9 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 103,817 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2020 11 Jun 20269 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 103,817 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Middle (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
20 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 103,254 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2019 11 Jun 202619 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 103,234 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s front (1.7.5a)
- coil spring broken o/s front (2.4.C.1a)
- Stop lamp not working o/s rear (1.2.1b)
- Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view n/s rear (8.1.2a)
- Obligatory mirror insecure inside (8.1.1)
18 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 96,382 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- rear wiper blade worn
- front tyres feathering
18 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 96,382 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear wiper blade worn
- front tyres feathering
12 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 83,294 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2017 11 Jun 202631 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,469 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
31 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 62,469 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
13 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 53,469 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2015 11 Jun 20266 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 53,319 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,716 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,086 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013 11 Jun 202624 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 25,520 MI
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SL08WNA was registered on 2008-03-31
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