2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · K130 OST
2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 03 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 86,060 miles. MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,060 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
K130 OST Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 86,060 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K130 OST 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 (K130 OST) between September 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 2025 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 (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
K130 OST Mileage History
- 01/09/202378,786 mi
- 28/08/202482,669 mi+3,883 mi
- 11/09/202482,717 mi+48 mi
- 08/12/202586,053 mi+3,336 mi
- 11/12/202586,060 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 3,193 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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