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A23 EXL

2007 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests25 (23 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92%

Mileage

134,952 mi
Last recorded134,952 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz S-class80,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 EXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

23 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 134,952 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 122,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 112,710 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 100,958 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 100,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 99,124 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 96,689 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 93,759 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 92,723 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 91,721 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 89,806 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 89,800 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 87,442 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 83,051 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 83,051 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 80,299 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 77,984 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 77,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 74,943 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 67,940 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 65,095 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 63,796 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 54,736 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 54,483 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 May 2010 50,257 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge(255/35/zr20)

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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A23 EXL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92%.

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 A23 EXL, 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 A23 EXL registered?

A23 EXL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 23 May 2007.

Is A23 EXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 EXL shows 25 tests with a 92% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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