CarVerify

Free Car Check

A9 ECE

2008 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

48,741 mi
Last recorded48,741 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class58,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 ECE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 48,741 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 42,944 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 42,559 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 41,408 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 40,096 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Due to mileage each year pads should be fine for a while yet (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 39,108 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 38,262 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 35,897 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 33,319 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 33,319 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 30,315 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 26,976 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 22,590 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 18,880 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 15,988 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 12,600 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A9 ECE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 58,896 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A9 ECE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A9 ECE?

You can check the full history of A9 ECE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A9 ECE registered?

A9 ECE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is A9 ECE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 ECE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A9 ECE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A9 ECE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.