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AK58 YHN

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,417 mi
Last recorded189,417 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 189,417 miles

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))

Pass 9 May 2025 181,906 miles

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))

Fail 1 May 2025 180,768 miles

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))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 168,442 miles

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.

Fail 23 Apr 2024 168,442 miles

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.

Pass 11 May 2023 154,804 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2023 154,803 miles

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))

Pass 10 May 2022 141,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 141,230 miles

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))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 138,343 miles

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))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 137,317 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 131,444 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 131,444 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2012 55,194 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 39,198 miles

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

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 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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