2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · RA08 OSY
2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 29 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 76,478 miles. MOT valid until 04 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,478 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA08 OSY Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 76,478 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (35 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA08 OSY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (RA08 OSY) between July 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 05 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (35 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
RA08 OSY Mileage History
- 18/07/201110,921 mi
- 10/07/201215,015 mi+4,094 mi
- 16/07/201318,534 mi+3,519 mi
- 15/07/201421,138 mi+2,604 mi
- 14/07/201523,994 mi+2,856 mi
- 29/11/201629,675 mi+5,681 mi
- 29/11/201629,675 mi
- 27/12/201734,786 mi+5,111 mi
- 02/01/201941,109 mi+6,323 mi
- 02/05/202047,692 mi+6,583 mi
- 05/05/202047,699 mi+7 mi
- 06/05/202047,699 mi
- 05/05/202152,163 mi+4,464 mi
- 06/05/202152,176 mi+13 mi
- 29/04/202256,820 mi+4,644 mi
- 12/05/202364,253 mi+7,433 mi
- 15/05/202364,253 mi
- 17/05/202470,090 mi+5,837 mi
- 22/05/202470,091 mi+1 mi
- 23/05/202575,399 mi+5,308 mi
- 23/05/202575,399 mi
- 05/03/202676,478 mi+1,079 mi
Average of roughly 4,481 miles per year across 22 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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