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AK58 YGY

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

179,402 mi
Last recorded179,402 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 YGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 179,402 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 177,901 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 175,112 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 173,846 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 165,161 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 149,075 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 131,161 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 131,161 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 105,313 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 105,313 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 85,620 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 65,125 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 65,125 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 42,269 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

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 YGY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AK58 YGY, 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 YGY registered?

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

Is AK58 YGY safe to buy?

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