MOT Status
ValidMileage
100,867 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and rear (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and rear (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rusted and oil leaking below
Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rusted and oil leaking below
Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rusted below vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rusted below vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
front both side cv gaiter leakin
lower parts of the chassis and body corroded
Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))
Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush N/S + O/S (2.4.G.2)
Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush N/S + O/S (2.4.G.2)
Front coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play Both Side .. (2.5.A.3c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side Front And Rear.. (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded Both Side Front And Rear. (2.4.C.1b)
Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view deteriorated (8.1.2a)
Centre stop lamp not working
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
engine covers fitted
under trays fitted
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view deteriorated (8.1.2a)
Centre stop lamp not working
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
engine covers fitted
under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both outer sills and under wheel arches covered
unable to see rear coil springs fully
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both outer sills and under wheel arches covered
unable to see rear coil springs fully
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both outer sills and under wheel arches covered
center exhaust rusty
interior mirror damage
unable to see lower part of rear coil springs
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both outer sills and under wheel arches covered
center exhaust rusty
interior mirror damage
unable to see lower part of rear coil springs
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
both outer sills covered
slight inbalance on rear brakes
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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D2 AYO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 103,785 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 D2 AYO, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was D2 AYO registered?
D2 AYO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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