2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · WJ58 DRV
2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 85,901 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,901 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ58 DRV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 85,901 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ58 DRV 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 DRV) between February 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WJ58 DRV Mileage History
- 24/02/202374,652 mi
- 05/02/202480,083 mi+5,431 mi
- 18/02/202585,534 mi+5,451 mi
- 18/02/202585,534 mi
- 15/09/202585,901 mi+367 mi
Average of roughly 4,401 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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