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A12 MNR

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

43,866 mi
Last recorded43,866 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 MNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 43,866 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front outer arms as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 41,567 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower outer ball joint as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 36,804 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 33,887 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 32,532 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 35,529 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2021 30,117 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 28,437 miles

Belly panels fitted - unable to inspect all components/ areas.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s & O/s - outer edge wear + cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s & O/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 27,767 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 25,682 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2018 24,214 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2017 23,873 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2016 22,166 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 18,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 15,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 13,740 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 10,347 miles

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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A12 MNR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 A12 MNR, 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 A12 MNR registered?

A12 MNR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 4 September 2008.

Is A12 MNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 MNR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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