2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · L3 EAY
2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 03 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 104,477 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,477 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L3 EAY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2024
- 104,477 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.
L3 EAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (L3 EAY) between August 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
L3 EAY Mileage History
- 05/08/202299,419 mi
- 15/08/202299,426 mi+7 mi
- 12/01/2024104,477 mi+5,051 mi
- 16/01/2024104,477 mi
Average of roughly 3,492 miles per year across 4 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: Below Average
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- CVT / clutch actuator wearSerious
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