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AK58 YGO

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,497 mi
Last recorded118,497 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 YGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 118,497 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 117,462 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 116,207 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 116,207 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 109,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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 9 Jun 2017 94,042 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 Front 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 3 Jun 2016 91,898 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 88,844 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 88,844 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 81,698 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 58,034 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)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 41,441 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 36,875 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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AK58 YGO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK58 YGO, 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 AK58 YGO registered?

AK58 YGO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is AK58 YGO safe to buy?

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