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AK58 YHH

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,282 mi
Last recorded127,282 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 127,282 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 24 Jan 2017 116,778 miles

engine light on

Fail 24 Jan 2017 116,778 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine light on

Pass 25 Jan 2016 104,061 miles

Front tyres feathering on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/17 99 W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/17 99 W (4.1.E.1)

engine management warning light on

Fail 20 Jan 2016 103,883 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front tyres feathering on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/17 99 W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/17 99 W (4.1.E.1)

engine management warning light on

Pass 7 Jan 2015 90,079 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 76,422 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 75,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 61,567 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 61,293 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

eml light on dash

lips on front brake discs

Pass 6 Oct 2011 41,226 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 YHH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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