2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · EN08 XEO
2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 22 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 75,244 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,244 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.
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.
EN08 XEO Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 75,244 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EN08 XEO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (EN08 XEO) between August 2011 and December 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (41 issues), Brakes (37 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Windscreen (14 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 116 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))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
EN08 XEO Mileage History
- 11/08/201113,941 mi
- 09/10/201218,802 mi+4,861 mi
- 02/10/201322,881 mi+4,079 mi
- 09/10/201425,662 mi+2,781 mi
- 08/10/201528,478 mi+2,816 mi
- 08/10/201528,478 mi
- 10/10/201631,504 mi+3,026 mi
- 10/10/201735,060 mi+3,556 mi
- 10/10/201735,060 mi
- 22/10/201838,391 mi+3,331 mi
- 22/10/201838,391 mi
- 28/10/201940,655 mi+2,264 mi
- 28/10/201940,655 mi
- 29/10/202043,798 mi+3,143 mi
- 29/10/202043,798 mi
- 04/11/202148,829 mi+5,031 mi
- 04/11/202148,829 mi
- 18/11/202255,163 mi+6,334 mi
- 27/11/202362,576 mi+7,413 mi
- 27/11/202362,576 mi
- 05/12/202468,908 mi+6,332 mi
- 03/12/202575,244 mi+6,336 mi
- 03/12/202575,244 mi
Average of roughly 4,283 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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