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A9 HAK

2013 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

27,161 mi
Last recorded27,161 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class70,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 HAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 27,161 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 27,161 miles

Central Seat belt missing Seat belt buckle missing. (7.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2026 158,024 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 27,157 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inc anti roll bar mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted Brake back plate. (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inc anti roll bar mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jan 2025 156,980 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 144,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 144,774 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 134,257 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 134,233 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure on boot lid (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 120,481 miles

front wiper blades scrubbing on screen

Fail 15 Feb 2022 120,462 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

front wiper blades scrubbing on screen

Pass 11 Feb 2021 106,103 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 106,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2020 95,329 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 77,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 58,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2017 26,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 26,941 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 37,651 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 37,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2016 33,164 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Jun 2015 26,498 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 26,456 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

abs wiring brackets corroded and loose on front

front panel behind lights corroded

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2012 26,249 miles

Both front abs wiring insecure

Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2012 26,247 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Both front abs wiring insecure

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2010 26,190 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 26,189 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion on underside of car and bushes but no play

offside rear tyre cracking

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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A9 HAK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 70,014 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 A9 HAK, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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A9 HAK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 27 May 2013.

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