2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · EX58 OGM
2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 10 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 124,261 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,261 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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EX58 OGM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 15/09/2023
- 124,261 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX58 OGM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (EX58 OGM) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”.
EX58 OGM Mileage History
- 10/09/2022117,417 mi
- 15/09/2022117,462 mi+45 mi
- 15/09/2023124,261 mi+6,799 mi
Average of roughly 6,752 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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