2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · LP08 DPN
2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 25 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 93,971 miles. MOT valid until 02 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,971 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LP08 DPN Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 93,971 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LP08 DPN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (LP08 DPN) between July 2011 and August 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 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: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
LP08 DPN Mileage History
- 06/07/201125,299 mi
- 08/08/201126,139 mi+840 mi
- 12/07/201231,463 mi+5,324 mi
- 10/07/201336,324 mi+4,861 mi
- 06/08/201441,558 mi+5,234 mi
- 04/08/201545,480 mi+3,922 mi
- 04/08/201545,480 mi
- 28/07/201649,295 mi+3,815 mi
- 28/07/201649,295 mi
- 26/07/201755,678 mi+6,383 mi
- 15/08/201863,136 mi+7,458 mi
- 15/08/201863,137 mi+1 mi
- 09/08/201968,286 mi+5,149 mi
- 09/08/201968,286 mi
- 11/08/202073,427 mi+5,141 mi
- 15/10/202176,752 mi+3,325 mi
- 16/10/202176,752 mi
- 21/10/202280,051 mi+3,299 mi
- 21/10/202280,051 mi
- 03/10/202383,603 mi+3,552 mi
- 15/10/202487,890 mi+4,287 mi
- 15/10/202487,892 mi+2 mi
- 16/10/202591,640 mi+3,748 mi
- 03/08/202693,971 mi+2,331 mi
- 04/08/202693,971 mi
Average of roughly 4,554 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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