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AD58 ZGC

2008 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,227 mi
Last recorded71,227 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class58,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD58 ZGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 71,227 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 71,227 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 65,562 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 63,514 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 59,660 miles

Central Seat belt clicker casing damaged but operates correctly

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 15 Jun 2016 53,630 miles

Centre seat belt clicker casing damaged but operates correctly

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Nearside & Offside tyres perrished

Fail 14 Jun 2016 53,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre seat belt clicker casing damaged but operates correctly

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Nearside & Offside tyres perrished

Pass 3 Jun 2015 46,831 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear center seat belt mechanism casing damaged but functions correctly

Pass 27 May 2014 39,753 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 39,753 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 May 2013 36,215 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 32,237 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 30,502 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 ZGC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AD58 ZGC, 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 ZGC registered?

AD58 ZGC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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