MOT Status
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189,417 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring support arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inner edges and perished. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front spot lamp lens broken.
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front spot lamp lens broken.
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades split. (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front o/s/f driving lamp lens damaged.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front o/s/f driving lamp lens damaged.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure box hanger (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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AK58 YHN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AK58 YHN, 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 YHN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 September 2008.
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