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AF57 RVU

2007 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,388 mi
Last recorded95,388 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz S-class80,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 RVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 95,388 miles

engine management lamp illuminated

front bumper damaged

front foglamps wet inside lenses

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and ridged and very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 of 5 bulbs not working (4.4.1 (a) (i))

auxiliary drive belt perished and cracking

Fail 5 Aug 2025 95,388 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of nearside front to rear rusted excessively (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and ridged and very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in joint near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 of 5 bulbs not working (4.4.1 (a) (i))

auxiliary drive belt perished and cracking

engine management lamp illuminated

front bumper damaged

front foglamps wet inside lenses

Pass 26 Jul 2024 82,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear swivel joint gaiter weak (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front shockers upper dust covers weak and split

engine M.I.L illuminated

Pass 14 Aug 2023 79,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play worn near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

brakes noisy

engine mil lamp on

Fail 14 Aug 2023 79,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play worn near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

brakes noisy

engine mil lamp on

Pass 16 Sep 2022 75,453 miles

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tie rod rear joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint gaiter deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front suspension air bag cover split

Nearside Rear foglamp not working

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

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

engine management lamp on

front bumper damaged

parking brakes imbalanced

service lamp on

Fail 16 Sep 2022 75,453 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tie rod rear joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint gaiter deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front suspension air bag cover split

Nearside Rear foglamp not working

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

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

engine management lamp on

front bumper damaged

parking brakes imbalanced

service lamp on

Pass 10 Sep 2021 69,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusted near limit (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower tie rod rear joint slight play and creaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear floors rusty

Fail 10 Sep 2021 69,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords damaged all 4 tyres cut into cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower tie rod rear joint slight play and creaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusted near limit (1.1.11 (c))

both rear floors rusty

engine management lamp on

Pass 27 Aug 2020 64,886 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside side repeater outer lens damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2019 60,858 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber coupling starting to crack (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 60,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber coupling starting to crack (6.1.7 (d) (i))

creaking from offside front suspension

Pass 16 Oct 2018 57,082 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding very slightly

Offside Rear parking brake lower

Pass 4 Oct 2017 52,391 miles

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

engine management lamp on

Fail 3 Oct 2017 52,388 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 14 Oct 2016 47,640 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 47,632 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (4.1.D.1a)

engine managment light on

Pass 27 Oct 2015 44,878 miles

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

cuts in both rear tyres

Pass 7 Oct 2014 41,058 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front suspension arm has slight lift in rear outer ball joint

offside front suspension arm has slight lift in rear outer ball joint

rear tyres have deep cuts, but not deep enought to reach cords

Pass 18 Oct 2013 34,697 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cut, but not deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 18 Oct 2013 34,688 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside rear tyre cut, but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 11 Oct 2012 31,258 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 26,001 miles

front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 21,402 miles

front brake discs slightly worn.

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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AF57 RVU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF57 RVU, 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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AF57 RVU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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