2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.0L Diesel · RV08 GVU
2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 151,412 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,412 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.
RV08 GVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 151,412 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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RV08 GVU Mileage History
- 13/09/202286,698 mi
- 19/09/202394,384 mi+7,686 mi
- 10/09/2024125,559 mi+31,175 mi
- 16/09/2024126,065 mi+506 mi
- 12/09/2025151,412 mi+25,347 mi
Average of roughly 21,587 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RV08 GVU 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 (RV08 GVU) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 September 2025 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: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (”; “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”.
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