2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.7L Petrol · SD08 FDP
2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.7L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 99,735 miles. MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,735 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD08 FDP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 99,735 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD08 FDP 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 (SD08 FDP) between June 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 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 (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
SD08 FDP Mileage History
- 30/06/202384,230 mi
- 16/08/202491,446 mi+7,216 mi
- 11/08/202595,906 mi+4,460 mi
- 07/08/202699,605 mi+3,699 mi
- 18/08/202699,735 mi+130 mi
Average of roughly 4,946 miles per year across 5 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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