2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.7L Petrol · LA52 LAB

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class presents a clean roadworthiness status. The most recent test on 24 June 2025 at 22,447 miles passed with no defects recorded. Across the five available MOT entries from November 2021 to June 2025, the vehicle cleared every test without advisories or failures. The maintenance trend is stable, with no worsening mechanical faults or recurring defects appearing in the official record. Recorded mileage stands at 22,447 miles against an eighteen-year age, equating to roughly 1,247 miles per year. The history shows gentle accumulation: 15,409 miles in November 2021, rising to 16,753 by November 2022, 17,344 in June 2023, 18,995 in May 2024, and 22,447 by June 2025. No large gaps or sudden spikes occur. The sparse, clean record implies a low-use vehicle that previous owners kept lightly driven, likely with periods of standing given the sub-2,000-mile annual increments. A buyer should still inspect in person for issues low-mileage standing cars develop unseen by MOT testers. Check suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing from inactivity, and examine brake discs for corrosion or binding calipers after long storage. Verify underside structural integrity for rust, particularly around sills and subframes, since moisture exposure during stationary periods accelerates decay not always caught in a pass. The absence of advisories across all tests suggests basic upkeep was not skipped, unlike vehicles failing on tyre tread or emissions. Given the clean history, focus a pre-purchase check on consumable age rather than active wear. Confirm exact tyre manufacture dates and wiper blade condition, as rubber degrades with time irrespective of mileage.