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17 EPE

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,377 mi
Last recorded74,377 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration17 EPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 74,377 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 73,059 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 71,400 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both front brakes binding but not severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 67,807 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 65,453 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 63,551 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 62,657 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 59,056 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 54,521 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 50,137 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 45,342 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 39,221 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f wheel has a repair to inner bead

Pass 18 Sep 2013 32,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Sep 2013 32,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2012 24,113 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 23,634 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 17,187 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 17,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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17 EPE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 17 EPE, 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 17 EPE registered?

17 EPE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is 17 EPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 17 EPE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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