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A8 EXA

2007 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 5786cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

155,355 mi
Last recorded155,355 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz S-class80,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 EXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,786cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 155,355 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 155,226 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 155,209 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2021 155,138 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2019 154,984 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 153,877 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 151,423 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

o/s rearseat belt stalk cover damaged

Fail 28 Sep 2016 151,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

o/s rearseat belt stalk cover damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2015 139,160 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 135,983 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 135,760 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 124,104 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 124,104 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 101,799 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 83,493 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 63,777 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 EXA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 5,786cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 EXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 EXA registered?

A8 EXA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is A8 EXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 EXA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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