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AU08 LGG

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

305,985 mi
Last recorded305,985 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 LGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 305,985 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 184,720 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 180,177 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 172,997 miles

damage to osf tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Mar 2017 164,212 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 164,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 147,925 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 147,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 122,358 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 122,349 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 102,844 miles

osf caster arm bush starting to split

Pass 28 Jan 2013 86,946 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 73,465 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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AU08 LGG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AU08 LGG, 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 AU08 LGG registered?

AU08 LGG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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