2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · WM08 FYZ
2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 149,931 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,931 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
WM08 FYZ Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 149,931 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WM08 FYZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (WM08 FYZ) between July 2011 and January 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
WM08 FYZ Mileage History
- 18/07/201113,693 mi
- 17/01/201215,780 mi+2,087 mi
- 10/01/201325,500 mi+9,720 mi
- 17/01/201437,255 mi+11,755 mi
- 27/06/201540,416 mi+3,161 mi
- 14/01/201669,895 mi+29,479 mi
- 14/01/201669,895 mi
- 06/01/201782,963 mi+13,068 mi
- 19/12/201791,201 mi+8,238 mi
- 18/01/201995,860 mi+4,659 mi
- 18/01/201995,860 mi
- 20/01/202097,822 mi+1,962 mi
- 18/01/202199,342 mi+1,520 mi
- 20/01/202199,343 mi+1 mi
- 21/01/2022102,781 mi+3,438 mi
- 13/01/2023110,867 mi+8,086 mi
- 19/01/2023111,024 mi+157 mi
- 19/01/2024121,619 mi+10,595 mi
- 22/01/2024121,676 mi+57 mi
- 21/01/2025131,561 mi+9,885 mi
- 27/01/2025131,563 mi+2 mi
- 24/01/2026149,883 mi+18,320 mi
- 27/01/2026149,931 mi+48 mi
Average of roughly 9,376 miles per year across 23 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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