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AD57 LPX

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 LPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2023

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 203,558 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 201,970 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 199,333 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 199,327 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 196,454 miles

both front tyres wearing off on edges & nearside 3mm

both rear brake pipes corroded

slight wear in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 15 May 2017 192,845 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 188,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2015 185,075 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 180,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2014 180,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 168,745 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 168,741 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 135,080 miles

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

both front tyres worn hard on inside

offside front wheel has slight play advise closer inspection

Pass 14 Feb 2011 102,570 miles

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

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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AD57 LPX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AD57 LPX, 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 AD57 LPX registered?

AD57 LPX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is AD57 LPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 LPX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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