2008 Mercedes A-Class 1.5L Petrol · LS08 VBJ
2008 Mercedes A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 124,487 miles. MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,487 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS08 VBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 124,487 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS08 VBJ 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 A-Class (LS08 VBJ) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 March 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: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
LS08 VBJ Mileage History
- 06/03/2024106,348 mi
- 04/03/2025116,455 mi+10,107 mi
- 05/03/2025116,457 mi+2 mi
- 04/03/2026124,487 mi+8,030 mi
- 09/03/2026124,487 mi
Average of roughly 9,039 miles per year across 5 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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