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AL57 SNB

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,008 mi
Last recorded186,008 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL57 SNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 186,008 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front & both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

subframe, brake pipe, suspension component's corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2025 186,008 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front & both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

subframe, brake pipe, suspension component's corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2022 186,006 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative heandbrake (1.7 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 178,961 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 167,217 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 163,516 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 163,516 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 162,066 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 160,712 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 157,593 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 157,593 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

offside rear tyre worn very close to legal limit

Pass 13 Jan 2015 147,742 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 136,104 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 111,901 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 93,314 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 21 Jan 2011 69,634 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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AL57 SNB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AL57 SNB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AL57 SNB registered?

AL57 SNB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is AL57 SNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL57 SNB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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