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AD58 ZFT

2008 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,595 mi
Last recorded137,595 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class58,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD58 ZFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 137,595 miles

both nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

both nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2025 127,490 miles

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

both nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

both nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2024 118,007 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded slightly

both nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2024 117,947 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded slightly

both nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2023 108,141 miles

rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 6 Jun 2022 98,671 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 88,089 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 79,851 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 66,752 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 52,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 33,569 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 24,143 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 21,064 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 17,630 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 14,930 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 13,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 13,217 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 11,309 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 ZFT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZFT, 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 ZFT registered?

AD58 ZFT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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