2008 Mercedes A-Class 1.5L Petrol · NV08 VLN
2008 Mercedes A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2008. Recorded mileage 56,007 miles. MOT expired on 06 May 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 May 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,007 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- 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.
NV08 VLN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2024
- 56,007 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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NV08 VLN Mileage History
- 19/01/202235,389 mi
- 20/02/202350,106 mi+14,717 mi
- 20/02/202350,106 mi
- 08/05/202456,007 mi+5,901 mi
Average of roughly 8,968 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
NV08 VLN 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 A-Class (NV08 VLN) between January 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
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