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AX08 YTB

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

179,529 mi
Last recorded179,529 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 YTB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 179,529 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 179,505 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 163,162 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 163,086 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 144,816 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 123,876 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 14 Feb 2014 123,876 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Jan 2013 100,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2012 78,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2011 60,403 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside front tyres starting to wear on the edges

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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AX08 YTB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AX08 YTB, 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 AX08 YTB registered?

AX08 YTB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AX08 YTB safe to buy?

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