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A8 AGO

2014 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

144,709 mi
Last recorded144,709 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz S-class59,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 AGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 144,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 144,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 133,470 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 124,612 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 119,412 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 98,972 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 158,653 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 77,837 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 72,146 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 64,221 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 56,495 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 47,205 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 39,467 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 31,370 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 22,589 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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A8 AGO is a 2014 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 59,431 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 A8 AGO, 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 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 AGO registered?

A8 AGO is a 2014 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 October 2014.

Is A8 AGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 AGO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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