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AU08 GMY

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,809 mi
Last recorded99,809 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 GMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 1 Mar 2013 99,809 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 82,156 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 62,883 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AU08 GMY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU08 GMY, 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

How do I check the history of AU08 GMY?

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What year was AU08 GMY registered?

AU08 GMY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AU08 GMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 GMY shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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