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AF58 SVT

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,996 mi
Last recorded95,996 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 SVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 95,996 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 89,106 miles

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

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

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Fail 1 Jun 2019 89,106 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 0.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Pass 19 May 2018 82,326 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks [1000 miles] (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2018 82,313 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks [1000 miles] (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2017 73,347 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 May 2017 73,347 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 71,276 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 68,140 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 66,178 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.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

reservoir cap missing under bonnet

slight wear to both front lower rearward suspension arm ball joints

Pass 5 Nov 2012 48,615 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 38,478 miles

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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AF58 SVT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AF58 SVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF58 SVT registered?

AF58 SVT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is AF58 SVT safe to buy?

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