MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
217,201 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
both front brake pipes in wheel arches corroded
both rear flexi hoses slightly deteriorated
both rear tyres near to legal limit
exhaust heat shield corroded
exhaust rear section corroded
o/s/f indicator lens chipped
offside front shock absorber slightly damp
slight freeplay steering box drop arm bottom joint
slight freeplay steering box idler arm bottom ball joint
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
exhaust rear section corroded
o/s/f indicator lens chipped
o/s/f shock slightly damp
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
both front brake pipes in wheel arches corroded
both rear flexi hoses cracking and deteriorating
both rear tyres near tread depth limit
exhaust heat shield corroded
slight freeplay steering box drop arm
slight freeplay steering box idler arm bottom ball joint
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all brake pipes corroded,some just past test
plastic sill covers fitted
slight freeplay in steering box & slight oil leak at input shaft seal
Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
all brake pipes rusty, some near to failing
plastic sill covers fitted
slight free play in steering box
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A8 GFX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 110,973 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 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 A8 GFX, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A8 GFX registered?
A8 GFX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 15 March 1995.
Is A8 GFX safe to buy?
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