2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · KN58 ODU
2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 25 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 61,642 miles. MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,642 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KN58 ODU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2026
- 61,642 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KN58 ODU 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 (KN58 ODU) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2026 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: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”; “Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))”.
KN58 ODU Mileage History
- 24/08/202458,400 mi
- 09/09/202458,558 mi+158 mi
- 15/09/202560,124 mi+1,566 mi
- 14/09/202661,640 mi+1,516 mi
- 17/09/202661,642 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,571 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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