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AD57 JAN

2008 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

65,026 mi
Last recorded65,026 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class58,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 JAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 65,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 65,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 64,357 miles

Brake discs getting rusty

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 64,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake discs getting rusty

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 63,030 miles

Front brake discs getting rusty

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Fail 5 Oct 2023 63,030 miles

Front brake discs getting rusty

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 62,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 61,156 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 60,613 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 59,969 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 59,960 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 54,879 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 57,554 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 57,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 54,717 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight play in steering column system

Fail 6 Apr 2017 54,717 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight play in steering column system

Pass 19 Apr 2016 48,353 miles

slight play in steering column system

Pass 15 May 2015 42,187 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 35,377 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 May 2014 35,377 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 27,697 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 20,397 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 14,310 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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AD57 JAN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AD57 JAN, 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

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What year was AD57 JAN registered?

AD57 JAN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is AD57 JAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 JAN shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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