2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · HV58 XNT
2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 72,790 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,790 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HV58 XNT Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 72,790 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HV58 XNT 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 (HV58 XNT) between September 2011 and January 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Emissions unable to be completed engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
HV58 XNT Mileage History
- 07/09/201123,867 mi
- 07/09/201123,867 mi
- 20/09/201227,049 mi+3,182 mi
- 20/09/201227,050 mi+1 mi
- 05/09/201333,786 mi+6,736 mi
- 09/12/201334,096 mi+310 mi
- 09/12/201334,096 mi
- 03/09/201436,469 mi+2,373 mi
- 19/09/201539,898 mi+3,429 mi
- 20/09/201643,004 mi+3,106 mi
- 20/09/201744,429 mi+1,425 mi
- 25/09/201850,774 mi+6,345 mi
- 26/09/201850,776 mi+2 mi
- 12/07/202158,316 mi+7,540 mi
- 11/07/202261,834 mi+3,518 mi
- 22/08/202262,006 mi+172 mi
- 22/08/202262,006 mi
- 08/01/202465,081 mi+3,075 mi
- 09/01/202465,081 mi
- 24/01/202569,070 mi+3,989 mi
- 31/01/202569,070 mi
- 27/01/202672,781 mi+3,711 mi
- 29/01/202672,790 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 3,398 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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