MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,249 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all four tyres cracking
discs rusting
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all four tyres cracking
discs rusting
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
front tyres wearing outer edges acceptable at time of test poor condition
Oil leak
front tyres wearing outer edges acceptable at time of test poor condition
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A8 TBO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 103,857 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 TBO, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of A8 TBO?
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What year was A8 TBO registered?
A8 TBO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is A8 TBO safe to buy?
The MOT history for A8 TBO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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