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126D325

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

90,551 mi
Last recorded90,551 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration126D325
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 90,551 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 85,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 81,635 miles

Central brake light is not working

Pass 4 Oct 2022 75,458 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2020 65,626 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 62,642 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 58,457 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 55,669 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 53,473 miles

windscreen cracked

Fail 1 Apr 2016 53,473 miles

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

windscreen cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2015 44,717 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 36,450 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 28,876 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 20,326 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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126D325 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 79,793 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 126D325, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 126D325 registered?

126D325 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is 126D325 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 126D325 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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