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AK63 HSD

2013 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

277,966 mi
Last recorded277,966 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class70,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK63 HSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 277,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake calliper brake bleed nipple snapped off

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 261,729 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired bleed nipple damaged but not leaking (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

noisy operation of steering rack

Fail 4 Mar 2025 261,728 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

noisy operation of steering rack

Pass 6 Oct 2023 256,570 miles

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

osf nsr and osr suspension gaiters split.

Fail 6 Oct 2023 256,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

osf nsr and osr suspension gaiters split.

Pass 25 Oct 2022 237,620 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 222,781 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 222,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded and pitted after clean in 3 places above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 212,616 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 195,799 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 194,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 165,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge middle of tread 2.2 mm inner shoulder on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge middle of tread 2.2 mm inner shoulder on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 165,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed chunk taken from tread block on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge middle of tread 2.2 mm inner shoulder on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge middle of tread 2.2 mm inner shoulder on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 140,340 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 111,059 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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AK63 HSD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 70,014 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 AK63 HSD, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AK63 HSD registered?

AK63 HSD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 6 December 2013.

Is AK63 HSD safe to buy?

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