2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.7L Petrol · LT08 YBA
2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.7L, petrol). First registered 20 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 36,070 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,070 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT08 YBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 36,070 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT08 YBA 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-Benz A-Class (LT08 YBA) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LT08 YBA Mileage History
- 01/09/202231,490 mi
- 30/08/202332,617 mi+1,127 mi
- 30/08/202434,949 mi+2,332 mi
- 04/09/202536,064 mi+1,115 mi
- 05/09/202536,070 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 1,521 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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