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ACZ 747

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

282,521 mi
Last recorded282,521 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACZ 747
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 282,521 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 253,563 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 253,515 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 206,038 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 177,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak from diff

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 170,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s under tray damaged.

Pass 27 Dec 2013 151,008 miles

Front tyres bald on inner edge

n/s diff output seal slightly leaking oil

n/s underside soundproofing damaged

Fail 27 Dec 2013 151,008 miles

Front tyres bald on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s diff output seal slightly leaking oil

n/s underside soundproofing damaged

Pass 27 Dec 2012 125,814 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

diff oil leak

Fail 27 Dec 2012 125,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

diff oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2012 115,479 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 115,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 101,805 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 77,932 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)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 49,504 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)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 26,774 miles

Rear tyres worn low

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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ACZ 747 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ACZ 747, 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 ACZ 747 registered?

ACZ 747 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 3 January 2008.

Is ACZ 747 safe to buy?

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