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AY08 LGD

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

55,548 mi
Last recorded55,548 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 LGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 2 May 2013 55,548 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 53,799 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 29,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AY08 LGD 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 AY08 LGD, 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 AY08 LGD registered?

AY08 LGD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is AY08 LGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY08 LGD 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.

Does AY08 LGD have outstanding finance?

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