MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
253,167 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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
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
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.
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.
front number plate cracked
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front number plate cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyre treads mishaped
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all pads worn
front number plate cracked
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of DS08 AXP?
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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?
The MOT history for DS08 AXP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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