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AV08 XGR

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

160,191 mi
Last recorded160,191 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 XGR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 160,191 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 149,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 139,313 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 133,385 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 121,049 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake backing plate badly corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2018 104,933 miles

Both rear brake back plates corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 104,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt spring link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/r brake discs back plate corroded away

o/s/r brake discs back plate corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 89,906 miles

all four wheels buckled

Pass 15 Jul 2016 79,540 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 79,540 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 69,240 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 61,466 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 45,363 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 37,319 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 26,119 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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AV08 XGR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AV08 XGR, 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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AV08 XGR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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