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DS08 AXP

2008 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

253,167 mi
Last recorded253,167 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class85,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 AXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2018 253,167 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 238,908 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 223,957 miles

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 202,521 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

oil leak

suspected fuel leak

Fail 10 Nov 2015 202,521 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

oil leak

suspected fuel leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 176,177 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has a small cut in the outer sidewall, but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Fail 13 Oct 2014 176,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has a small cut in the outer sidewall, but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Pass 13 Jun 2013 34,747 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 12 Jun 2013 34,747 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2012 112,219 miles

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

front tyre treads mishaped

Pass 11 Jun 2011 81,187 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all pads worn

front number plate cracked

Fail 9 Jun 2011 76,260 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all pads worn

front number plate cracked

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz R-class?

Based on 63,579 MOT tests across 4,470 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
7,608
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
4,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 919
position lamp(s) not working 728
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 598
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 581
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 407
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DS08 AXP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 85,603 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 R-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 919 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS08 AXP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz R-class typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz R-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DS08 AXP registered?

DS08 AXP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is DS08 AXP safe to buy?

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