2008 Mercedes A-Class 1.5L Petrol · FP58 BHX
2008 Mercedes A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 54,551 miles. MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,551 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FP58 BHX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 54,551 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP58 BHX 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 A-Class (FP58 BHX) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 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 (18 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FP58 BHX Mileage History
- 12/03/202441,036 mi
- 13/03/202441,045 mi+9 mi
- 05/03/202547,141 mi+6,096 mi
- 14/03/202547,267 mi+126 mi
- 13/03/202654,551 mi+7,284 mi
Average of roughly 6,753 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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