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AD58 ZJZ

2008 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,427 mi
Last recorded131,427 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class58,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD58 ZJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 131,427 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 131,228 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Chassis to flexi marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 125,215 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 125,213 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 119,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 114,755 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 110,046 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 110,043 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 102,305 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 102,305 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 93,878 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 93,878 miles

Rear Brake performance not tested handbrake seized (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 87,425 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 82,425 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 82,425 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 70,774 miles

bonnet catch missing.

rear wiper split.

Pass 8 Jul 2014 56,287 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 52,061 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)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 40,103 miles

Glow plug warning light on

Rear wipr split

Pass 23 Sep 2011 29,489 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)

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 ZJZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZJZ, 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 ZJZ registered?

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

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