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AD57 WSO

2008 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,138 mi
Last recorded78,138 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class58,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 WSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2025 78,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner and outer edges

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 75,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 75,941 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not seated (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 73,484 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 73,482 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 70,379 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 70,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 68,681 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 66,991 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs are slightly lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 61,726 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 57,247 miles

under tray's fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2017 52,854 miles

under tray's fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2016 48,903 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 44,772 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 40,606 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 36,412 miles

Rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 11 Jan 2012 31,292 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 25,660 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 WSO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WSO, 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 WSO registered?

AD57 WSO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is AD57 WSO safe to buy?

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