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AD08 JXS

2008 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,507 mi
Last recorded91,507 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class58,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 JXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 91,507 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 76,945 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 76,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 64,015 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 49,123 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 49,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 44,760 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 44,752 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid one way valves? (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 39,864 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 35,412 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 29,672 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres lightly cracking

Fail 25 Sep 2018 29,641 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside and offside rear tyres lightly cracking

Pass 24 Aug 2017 23,791 miles

Front wiper blades not clean straight away

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked on outer edges all over (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks on side wall but not deep enough to see the cords

Pass 26 Aug 2016 17,387 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 16,863 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Mar 2015 15,835 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 14,778 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 13,636 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 11,295 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 9,499 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
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AD08 JXS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AD08 JXS, 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 JXS registered?

AD08 JXS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is AD08 JXS safe to buy?

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