2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.0L Diesel · BK58 GAU
2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 166,249 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jul 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,249 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
BK58 GAU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2023
- 166,249 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BK58 GAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (BK58 GAU) between March 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2023 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 (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both (Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect) (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Upper Headlamp insecure Bracket Broken. (4.1.1 (c))”; “Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))”.
BK58 GAU Mileage History
- 15/03/2022148,389 mi
- 15/03/2022148,392 mi+3 mi
- 16/03/2023166,192 mi+17,800 mi
- 04/07/2023166,249 mi+57 mi
Average of roughly 13,705 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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