2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.0L Diesel · AP08 PGU
2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 73,765 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,765 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP08 PGU Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 73,765 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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AP08 PGU Mileage History
- 20/06/201132,373 mi
- 07/06/201235,186 mi+2,813 mi
- 12/06/201338,207 mi+3,021 mi
- 15/07/201441,589 mi+3,382 mi
- 13/07/201538,297 mi-3,292 mi
- 27/06/201647,611 mi+9,314 mi
- 11/07/201750,050 mi+2,439 mi
- 12/07/201853,196 mi+3,146 mi
- 21/06/201955,932 mi+2,736 mi
- 17/06/202057,967 mi+2,035 mi
- 06/07/202158,747 mi+780 mi
- 12/07/202260,282 mi+1,535 mi
- 13/07/202363,514 mi+3,232 mi
- 02/07/202466,299 mi+2,785 mi
- 03/07/202466,305 mi+6 mi
- 14/07/202570,341 mi+4,036 mi
- 15/07/202570,346 mi+5 mi
- 09/07/202673,765 mi+3,419 mi
Average of roughly 2,750 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
AP08 PGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (AP08 PGU) between June 2011 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 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 (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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