2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · A3 GEG
2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 28 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 98,284 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,284 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A3 GEG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 98,284 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A3 GEG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (A3 GEG) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
A3 GEG Mileage History
- 29/11/202277,701 mi
- 04/12/202385,038 mi+7,337 mi
- 05/12/202385,063 mi+25 mi
- 05/12/202492,172 mi+7,109 mi
- 21/11/202598,284 mi+6,112 mi
Average of roughly 6,909 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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