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AD58 ZKC

2008 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,847 mi
Last recorded49,847 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class58,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD58 ZKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 49,847 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 7 Oct 2025 49,847 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 1 Oct 2024 47,310 miles

Gearbox/engine mounting slight play

Fail 1 Oct 2024 47,310 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Gearbox/engine mounting slight play

Pass 28 Sep 2023 44,840 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 42,350 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 42,350 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken N/S REAR BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken O/S REAR BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 40,072 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 40,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 37,980 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 35,796 miles

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

Parking Brake Effort Very Low

Pass 4 Apr 2018 36,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 36,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 29,410 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 26,937 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 24,255 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 20,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 17,345 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 21 Sep 2011 14,806 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 14,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZKC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol 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 ZKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD58 ZKC registered?

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

Is AD58 ZKC safe to buy?

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