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GF07 YVZ

2007 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 5514cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,746 mi
Last recorded122,746 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz S-class80,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF07 YVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,514cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2024 122,746 miles

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 117,205 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 111,875 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 105,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 95,310 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Apr 2019 85,568 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 85,568 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 73,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Strut ,Ball joint to spring link (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Strut ,Ball joint to spring link (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 73,275 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint spring link (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Strut ,Ball joint to spring link (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Strut ,Ball joint to spring link (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 62,241 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 45,634 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 39,981 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 39,977 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Brake pedal anti slip worn

EML light ON

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 32,184 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2014 32,184 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 25,585 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 19,366 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 10,220 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 2,811 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 2,811 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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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GF07 YVZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 5,514cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GF07 YVZ, 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 GF07 YVZ registered?

GF07 YVZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 18 May 2007.

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