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AD58 ZFR

2008 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,470 mi
Last recorded73,470 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class58,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 73,470 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Undertray fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2024 73,470 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Undertray fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2023 66,874 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 61,082 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 61,072 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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 22 Jan 2021 57,541 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 54,934 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 46,381 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 41,437 miles

All brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre punctured

Nearside Front Tyre wearing edges

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2016 39,153 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 36,644 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 32,596 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 28,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front jacking point plug missing.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 19,347 miles

offside front tyre outer sidewall has a cut

Pass 24 Oct 2011 12,347 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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AD58 ZFR 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 86.7%.

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 ZFR, 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 ZFR registered?

AD58 ZFR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 November 2008.

Is AD58 ZFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD58 ZFR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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