2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · DO54 APO
2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 30/09/2008. Recorded mileage 132,976 miles. MOT valid until 22/10/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,976 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1498cc
DO54 APO Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 132,976 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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DO54 APO Mileage History
- 22/09/201133,808 mi
- 01/10/201249,956 mi+16,148 mi
- 11/10/201357,486 mi+7,530 mi
- 21/10/201483,680 mi+26,194 mi
- 04/09/201592,897 mi+9,217 mi
- 05/11/201698,727 mi+5,830 mi
- 10/11/2017100,825 mi+2,098 mi
- 30/01/2019107,025 mi+6,200 mi
- 31/01/2019107,029 mi+4 mi
- 19/10/2019109,125 mi+2,096 mi
- 19/10/2020112,585 mi+3,460 mi
- 18/10/2021118,240 mi+5,655 mi
- 24/10/2022121,604 mi+3,364 mi
- 04/10/2023123,303 mi+1,699 mi
- 04/10/2023123,303 mi
- 19/10/2024127,356 mi+4,053 mi
- 19/10/2024127,356 mi
- 22/10/2025132,976 mi+5,620 mi
Average of roughly 7,041 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
DO54 APO 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 (DO54 APO) between September 2011 and October 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
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