2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · BL08 EFR
2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 112,320 miles. MOT expired on 15 Dec 2022. 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 15 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,320 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- 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.
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BL08 EFR Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2021
- 112,320 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.
BL08 EFR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (BL08 EFR) between November 2021 and December 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 December 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Brake pipe excessively corroded To offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
BL08 EFR Mileage History
- 26/11/2021112,296 mi
- 16/12/2021112,320 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 434 miles per year across 2 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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