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A1 PVO

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

188,811 mi
Last recorded188,811 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 PVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 188,811 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes on bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where fit into flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight where fit into flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle to body bushes

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 186,342 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Axle bushes worn (mounting to body bushes)

Pass 12 Oct 2023 183,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn, lipped and corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Front bush worn and splitting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Front bush worn and splitting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 183,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn, lipped and corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Front bush worn and splitting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Front bush worn and splitting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 180,063 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 175,534 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 172,585 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 172,582 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 163,542 miles

Nearside Front Upper Top mount broken but still secure enough to meet the M.O.T. Standards

Pass 5 Oct 2018 155,944 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 152,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 142,779 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 131,725 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 117,891 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2014 117,854 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear parking brake lazy and not locking out

o/s and n/s rear tyre treads worn and near limit

o/s front wheel rim been welded

Pass 10 Dec 2014 116,242 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Nov 2014 113,573 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 103,279 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 95,806 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 87,402 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 87,370 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 72,270 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 65,103 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 53,055 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 45,878 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

screw in N/S/F tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2010 36,681 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 20,387 miles

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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A1 PVO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 PVO, 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 PVO registered?

A1 PVO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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