2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.7L Diesel · HW58 FAO
2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.7L, diesel). First registered 10 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 108,819 miles. MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,819 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HW58 FAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
- 108,819 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HW58 FAO 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-Benz A-Class (HW58 FAO) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
HW58 FAO Mileage History
- 07/11/202397,385 mi
- 07/11/202397,385 mi
- 13/11/2024105,298 mi+7,913 mi
- 20/11/2024105,312 mi+14 mi
- 26/11/2025108,819 mi+3,507 mi
Average of roughly 5,568 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W169)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- CVT / clutch actuator wearSerious
Automatic W169s can suffer worn clutch actuators or CVT issues.
- Timing chain stretch and tensioner wearSerious
Petrol M266 engines can suffer from timing chain stretch and tensioner failure, leading to a rattling noise on cold start. If left unchecked, the chain can jump and cause catastrophic engine damage.
- Injector seal and fuel system faultsModerate
Diesel CDI models can develop leaking injector seals, leading to the "black death" — a build-up of carbon and fuel residue around the injectors that can damage wiring and the cylinder head.
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