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AD58 BAZ

2008 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,717 mi
Last recorded98,717 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class58,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD58 BAZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 98,717 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 90,869 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 90,860 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 86,967 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 86,904 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Also sticking when lever released (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust corroded

Gearbox sump corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wing mirror taped up

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle fitted with undertrays limiting view on some components

Pass 7 Nov 2022 84,542 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 78,245 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 72,242 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 63,791 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 58,951 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 54,086 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 54,086 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2016 48,458 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 45,512 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 39,385 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 39,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 32,396 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 23,975 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 15,950 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted.

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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AD58 BAZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AD58 BAZ, 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 AD58 BAZ registered?

AD58 BAZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is AD58 BAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD58 BAZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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