MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,008 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
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
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)
front brake pads wearing low
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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