2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.0L Diesel · MW08 HWA
2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 157,029 miles. MOT expired on 23 Feb 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,029 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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MW08 HWA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/02/2023
- 157,029 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MW08 HWA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (MW08 HWA) between February 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
MW08 HWA Mileage History
- 09/02/2022147,121 mi
- 15/02/2022147,122 mi+1 mi
- 20/02/2023157,027 mi+9,905 mi
- 22/02/2023157,029 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 9,569 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W169)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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