MOT Status
ValidMileage
257,060 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.
Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low tread and wearing on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Both front tyres are wearing on edges
Both rear tyres on legal limit
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Under trays fitted
Both rear tyres on legal limit
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Under trays fitted
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyres worn on edges
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A8 VFX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,724cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.
Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 68,298 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 VFX, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of A8 VFX?
You can check the full history of A8 VFX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was A8 VFX registered?
A8 VFX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 20 September 2012.
Is A8 VFX safe to buy?
The MOT history for A8 VFX shows 29 tests with a 82.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does A8 VFX have outstanding finance?
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