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AD57 WSY

2008 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

135,808 mi
Last recorded135,808 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class58,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2024 135,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 129,929 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 129,929 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Nov 2022 124,452 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 124,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 119,186 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 119,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 115,658 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 15 Oct 2019 113,128 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 113,110 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 109,655 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 109,655 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi forward (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion to nearside rear to front metal brake pipe

Pass 25 Sep 2017 106,117 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 99,122 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 99,121 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault esp light on (3.4.1c)

tpm system inop

Pass 29 Sep 2015 94,788 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 86,839 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

offside and nearside front tyres worn on oter edges

Pass 8 Sep 2014 86,839 miles

damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

offside and nearside front tyres worn on oter edges

Fail 17 Sep 2013 74,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 74,296 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 51,030 miles

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 23 Apr 2011 36,746 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 WSY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WSY, 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 WSY registered?

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

Is AD57 WSY safe to buy?

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