2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · BF58 VAA
2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 171,959 miles. MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,959 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF58 VAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/05/2026
- 171,959 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF58 VAA 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 (BF58 VAA) between March 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Headlamp aim unable to be tested Lenses foggy, no clear beam (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
BF58 VAA Mileage History
- 18/03/2024236,448 km
- 19/03/2024236,453 km+5 km
- 21/03/2025254,006 km+17,553 km
- 24/03/2025254,007 km+1 km
- 01/05/2026171,959 mi
Average of roughly -30,443 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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