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AD57 WSL

2008 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

88,963 mi
Last recorded88,963 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class58,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 88,963 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 87,823 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 85,681 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 82,593 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 80,257 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 80,257 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 78,199 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 76,911 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 74,247 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 74,247 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 69,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 worn badly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre 185/65/15 starting to wear on both edges

under body covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2017 65,744 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 60,878 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 56,051 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 50,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 46,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads worn approx 75%

Fail 7 Jun 2013 46,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads worn approx 75%

Pass 21 May 2012 41,490 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 38,556 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 25,774 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 WSL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AD57 WSL, 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 WSL registered?

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

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