2008 Mercedes A-Class 1.7L Petrol · HT57 BLF
2008 Mercedes A-Class (1.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 155,711 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Aug 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,711 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
HT57 BLF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2024
- 155,711 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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HT57 BLF Mileage History
- 16/06/2022146,518 mi
- 17/06/2022146,518 mi
- 28/06/2023151,939 mi+5,421 mi
- 29/06/2023151,939 mi
- 20/06/2024155,711 mi+3,772 mi
Average of roughly 4,570 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HT57 BLF 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 (HT57 BLF) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 June 2024 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 (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))”; “Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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