2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · AM58 MEU
2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 18 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 121,576 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,576 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AM58 MEU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 121,576 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AM58 MEU 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 (AM58 MEU) between September 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
AM58 MEU Mileage History
- 06/09/2023116,763 mi
- 12/09/2024119,748 mi+2,985 mi
- 12/09/2024119,748 mi
- 02/04/2026121,576 mi+1,828 mi
- 02/04/2026121,576 mi
Average of roughly 1,873 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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