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AF07 FWT

2007 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

177,920 mi
Last recorded177,920 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz S-class80,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 FWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2023 177,920 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 171,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources flashing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner brake pads maybe low

Fail 21 Feb 2022 171,414 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources flashing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner brake pads maybe low

Pass 6 Feb 2021 156,948 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 156,945 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 150,768 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 150,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 143,765 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 143,765 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 133,970 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 122,293 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 109,633 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 95,650 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 95,645 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 80,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 53,124 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 47,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre low on edges on limit

Pass 7 Jun 2011 34,797 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s handbrake effort low

Fail 31 May 2011 34,725 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres worn on edges

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s handbrake effort low

Pass 4 Jun 2010 23,991 miles

offside front tyre wear low on inner and outer edges

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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AF07 FWT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AF07 FWT, 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 AF07 FWT registered?

AF07 FWT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 8 June 2007.

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