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AF08 OHW

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

139,430 mi
Last recorded139,430 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 OHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 139,430 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Vehicle appears to have had little recent use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 136,011 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 131,416 miles

Rear diff bushes

Fail 12 Jul 2023 131,414 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear diff bushes

Pass 5 Jul 2022 130,162 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brakes corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2021 129,816 miles

All tyres worn close to limit and perished

Pass 13 Jul 2020 129,553 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 129,553 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 128,536 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Very minor play in wheel bearing

Offside Rear exhaust bracket broken

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

Pass 9 May 2018 126,858 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 124,469 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 122,859 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 119,620 miles

Significant oil leak from engine

Fail 11 May 2015 119,620 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Significant oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Oct 2014 116,253 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 116,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 114,933 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 94,160 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 77,329 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 62,584 miles

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

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 7 Nov 2008 20,461 miles

o/s/r parkbrake not very efficient advise adjustment

Fail 6 Nov 2008 20,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

o/s/r parkbrake not very efficient advise adjustment

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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AF08 OHW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 AF08 OHW, 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 AF08 OHW registered?

AF08 OHW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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