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AD58 ZGR

2008 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,733 mi
Last recorded160,733 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class58,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD58 ZGR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 160,733 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2025 160,726 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2024 145,618 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 145,618 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 132,816 miles

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 10 Nov 2022 118,686 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 118,569 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin remove of wheels to confirm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray damage

Pass 22 Sep 2021 102,539 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 84,973 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 185 65 r15 88t (5.2.3 (e))

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

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 4 Sep 2019 68,947 miles

rear flexi brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 19 Sep 2018 65,317 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 61,021 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 61,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 57,039 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

small cracks in rear tyre walls.

Pass 22 Sep 2015 52,260 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 52,260 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 46,806 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

o/s/f tyre tread starting to flake on the very outer edge

Pass 24 Sep 2013 40,039 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 33,556 miles

centre rear seat belt clasp plastic surround cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2011 25,867 miles

centre seat belt ancharage cover missing but not affecting use

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 ZGR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZGR, 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 ZGR registered?

AD58 ZGR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 September 2008.

Is AD58 ZGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD58 ZGR shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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