2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · WJ58 DFG
2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 22 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 111,034 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,034 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.
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WJ58 DFG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2024
- 111,034 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ58 DFG 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 (WJ58 DFG) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner s”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”.
WJ58 DFG Mileage History
- 29/09/202295,317 mi
- 29/09/2023105,748 mi+10,431 mi
- 11/10/2023105,849 mi+101 mi
- 27/09/2024111,034 mi+5,185 mi
- 27/09/2024111,034 mi
Average of roughly 7,875 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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