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A13 REY

2007 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

166,794 mi
Last recorded166,794 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz S-class80,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 REY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 166,794 miles

MIL light on

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust clamp broken

Fail 2 Mar 2026 166,757 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust clamp broken

MIL light on

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 161,640 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 156,734 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 152,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 146,354 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 138,817 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 133,201 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 122,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 113,108 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 103,832 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 94,350 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 84,836 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 73,891 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 65,242 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 54,330 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 45,556 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 35,082 miles

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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A13 REY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 80,089 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 A13 REY, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A13 REY registered?

A13 REY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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