Mercedes A150 Classic SE (2008)
2008 Mercedes A150 Classic SE
CarHunch analysed 107 real MOT records for the 2008 Mercedes A150 Classic SE. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2008 Mercedes A150 is a reliability concern: only 40% pass their MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, and nearly two-thirds of vehicles rack up failures that need fixing before they can be legally driven. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this sample, so you're not looking at safety-critical failures—but the sheer frequency of minor and moderate faults suggests these cars were either hard-driven or poorly maintained when new.
With an average mileage of 87,400 miles at around 16 years old, these A-Class hatchbacks have been used fairly normally, yet they're still generating 0.65 failures per test on average, which hints at design weaknesses or age-related wear rather than exceptional abuse. If you're considering one, budget for remedial work before purchase and plan for regular servicing—get a pre-buy inspection from a Mercedes specialist to flag what's lurking.
What to check before buying a 2008 Mercedes A150 Classic SE
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (51%) | 55 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (48%) | 51 | 81.5% | 1.35 |
| Diesel (1%) | 1 | 87.5% | 1 |
2008 Mercedes A150 Classic SE — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 22 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (48% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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