2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · GP08 RAU
2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 85,574 miles. MOT valid until 05 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,574 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GP08 RAU Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2026
- 85,574 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GP08 RAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (GP08 RAU) between August 2011 and October 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 October 2026 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: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
GP08 RAU Mileage History
- 22/08/201119,710 mi
- 05/11/201230,009 mi+10,299 mi
- 06/11/201337,332 mi+7,323 mi
- 08/10/201443,378 mi+6,046 mi
- 07/10/201549,729 mi+6,351 mi
- 12/10/201655,365 mi+5,636 mi
- 12/10/201760,897 mi+5,532 mi
- 11/10/201865,997 mi+5,100 mi
- 11/10/201865,997 mi
- 09/10/201970,558 mi+4,561 mi
- 12/10/202072,870 mi+2,312 mi
- 12/10/202175,141 mi+2,271 mi
- 21/10/202278,645 mi+3,504 mi
- 24/10/202278,645 mi
- 12/10/202380,081 mi+1,436 mi
- 09/10/202481,519 mi+1,438 mi
- 15/10/202583,256 mi+1,737 mi
- 19/10/202685,574 mi+2,318 mi
- 19/10/202685,574 mi
Average of roughly 4,345 miles per year across 19 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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