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AD08 ART

2008 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,367 mi
Last recorded116,367 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class58,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 ART
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 116,367 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 116,367 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 107,590 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 107,590 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 101,653 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 98,123 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 90,960 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to inner and outer edge.. (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre deteriorated / cracking..

Underside covers fitted..

Pass 30 Jan 2017 84,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 77,185 miles

underbody trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 72,206 miles

advise front tyre wear

Fail 2 Mar 2015 72,205 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise front tyre wear

Pass 7 Mar 2014 62,616 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 54,449 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 49,926 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 48,972 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 33,389 miles

Centre Lower Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 33,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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
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AD08 ART is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD08 ART, 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.

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What year was AD08 ART registered?

AD08 ART is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AD08 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD08 ART shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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