2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.0L Diesel · CU08 DTN
2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2008. Recorded mileage 144,450 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,450 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.
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CU08 DTN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2025
- 144,450 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.
CU08 DTN 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 (CU08 DTN) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2025 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 (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))”.
CU08 DTN Mileage History
- 12/07/2023134,100 mi
- 05/07/2024140,123 mi+6,023 mi
- 05/07/2024140,123 mi
- 10/07/2025144,450 mi+4,327 mi
- 10/07/2025144,450 mi
Average of roughly 5,186 miles per year across 5 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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