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7 AH

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 5980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

68,473 mi
Last recorded68,473 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 AH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 68,473 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 67,385 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 66,920 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 66,310 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 65,156 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 62,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 60,180 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 56,382 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 51,387 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 46,321 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 40,091 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 33,437 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 30,563 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 29,032 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 29,032 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?

Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
6,086
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
62,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,895
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,706
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,811
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7 AH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 5,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 79,793 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 7 AH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S-class typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 7 AH registered?

7 AH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is 7 AH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7 AH shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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