2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.7L Petrol · YR08 XUZ
2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.7L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 79,300 miles. MOT expired on 25 Apr 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,300 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.7L
- 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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YR08 XUZ Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2024
- 79,300 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR08 XUZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (YR08 XUZ) between February 2011 and April 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 April 2024 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: Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 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.
YR08 XUZ Mileage History
- 07/02/201117,340 mi
- 03/02/201222,941 mi+5,601 mi
- 31/01/201327,433 mi+4,492 mi
- 20/02/201433,402 mi+5,969 mi
- 20/02/201538,958 mi+5,556 mi
- 11/02/201645,632 mi+6,674 mi
- 15/02/201751,669 mi+6,037 mi
- 23/01/201857,898 mi+6,229 mi
- 12/02/201960,740 mi+2,842 mi
- 19/02/202063,449 mi+2,709 mi
- 22/02/202166,620 mi+3,171 mi
- 15/04/202270,779 mi+4,159 mi
- 15/04/202270,779 mi
- 07/04/202374,755 mi+3,976 mi
- 27/04/202479,300 mi+4,545 mi
Average of roughly 4,687 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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