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AD57 LPV

2008 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,475 mi
Last recorded95,475 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class58,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 LPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 95,475 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 88,168 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 87,368 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 73,696 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 64,440 miles

Plastic under covers restrict seeing brake pipes and fuel pipes properly

Fail 6 Mar 2018 64,422 miles

Central Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release rear seat belt not working (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Minor cuts to inner wall of Tyre

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Plastic under covers restrict seeing brake pipes and fuel pipes properly

Pass 10 Feb 2017 53,396 miles

Center seat belt buckle damaged but operates correctly

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 45,492 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Feb 2015 39,713 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 34,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 34,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 29,622 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 29,622 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 24,132 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 15,635 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 LPV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LPV, 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 AD57 LPV registered?

AD57 LPV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 February 2008.

Is AD57 LPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 LPV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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