2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.7L Petrol · LD08 ETJ
2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.7L, petrol). First registered 19 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 28,384 miles. MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 28,384 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD08 ETJ Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 28,384 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD08 ETJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (LD08 ETJ) between February 2012 and March 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (23 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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: “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak fluid dripping from bottom of shock casing (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater not working not working at beginning of test, started working during test, but at the end of the t”.
LD08 ETJ Mileage History
- 09/02/20129,854 mi
- 12/02/201312,652 mi+2,798 mi
- 20/02/201414,339 mi+1,687 mi
- 16/02/201516,499 mi+2,160 mi
- 08/02/201617,975 mi+1,476 mi
- 10/02/201617,978 mi+3 mi
- 02/02/201719,450 mi+1,472 mi
- 03/02/201719,454 mi+4 mi
- 13/02/201821,184 mi+1,730 mi
- 13/02/201821,185 mi+1 mi
- 31/01/201922,647 mi+1,462 mi
- 04/02/201922,651 mi+4 mi
- 25/02/202023,975 mi+1,324 mi
- 12/02/202124,601 mi+626 mi
- 17/02/202225,411 mi+810 mi
- 18/02/202225,411 mi
- 22/02/202326,214 mi+803 mi
- 23/02/202326,214 mi
- 22/02/202427,037 mi+823 mi
- 29/02/202427,038 mi+1 mi
- 20/03/202527,522 mi+484 mi
- 18/03/202628,384 mi+862 mi
- 18/03/202628,384 mi
Average of roughly 1,314 miles per year across 23 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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