2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.0L Diesel · WL08 WKJ
2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 148,488 km. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 148,488 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WL08 WKJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2024
- 148,488 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WL08 WKJ 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 (WL08 WKJ) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
WL08 WKJ Odometer History
- 01/10/202285,209 mi
- 05/10/202285,209 mi
- 30/09/202388,575 mi+3,366 mi
- 26/09/2024148,379 km
- 02/10/2024148,488 km+109 km
Average of roughly 31,570 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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