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AE57 OKO

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,138 mi
Last recorded138,138 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 OKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 138,138 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 138,060 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 137,599 miles

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

Offside Front OSF fog light very dim and flashing.

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Propshaft rear joint has perishing cracks in it. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 130,988 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 126,132 miles

Nearside rear anti roll bar linkage bush slightly worn

Rear brake pads wearing low

Slight damage nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2019 121,711 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 111,796 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 101,203 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 101,202 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 91,547 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2016 186,462 miles

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

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2015 79,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 79,841 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 65,563 miles

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)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 56,303 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 56,303 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 48,782 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 48,782 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 42,092 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)

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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AE57 OKO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AE57 OKO, 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 AE57 OKO registered?

AE57 OKO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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