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A1 NYH

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

30,920 mi
Last recorded30,920 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 NYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 30,920 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 28,832 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 27,286 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 26,869 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 26,310 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 25,818 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 25,818 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 24,820 miles

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

Offside Front 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 14 Jun 2018 22,699 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 19,622 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 17,172 miles

engine cover and under cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Pass 15 Jun 2015 15,286 miles

Nearside front tyre is on 3mm wearing thin and is cracking

Offside front tyre has inner wear and cracking on the outer wall

Offside rear tyre is on 3mm wearing thin

Pass 17 Jun 2014 12,740 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 11,670 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 11,669 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2012 10,404 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 9,252 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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A1 NYH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 A1 NYH, 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 A1 NYH registered?

A1 NYH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is A1 NYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 NYH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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