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AJ58 HKU

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,277 mi
Last recorded124,277 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 HKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 124,277 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 122,180 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 118,886 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 114,843 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 109,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 108,188 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 108,188 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 108,128 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt has been marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 100,687 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 92,700 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 92,700 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 May 2015 84,289 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 84,288 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 80,867 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 79,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2013 79,053 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 77,401 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 77,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 59,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jul 2012 59,058 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2011 35,473 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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AJ58 HKU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ58 HKU, 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 AJ58 HKU registered?

AJ58 HKU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is AJ58 HKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ58 HKU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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