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A8 PXH

2014 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,617 mi
Last recorded75,617 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz S-class59,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 75,617 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 75,601 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 70,201 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 65,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 65,865 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 61,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 61,003 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 19 Aug 2021 56,007 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 54,519 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 51,422 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 47,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm on tread and both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm on tread and both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 43,550 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 43,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 38,606 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 PXH is a 2014 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PXH, 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.

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What year was A8 PXH registered?

A8 PXH is a 2014 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 7 March 2014.

Is A8 PXH safe to buy?

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