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20 TFT

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,273 mi
Last recorded141,273 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration20 TFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 141,273 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 137,978 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 134,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 130,370 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 122,943 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 122,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 117,683 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 114,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

Pass 13 Feb 2019 106,722 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 106,718 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 96,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 96,064 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2016 86,409 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

brake pedal rubber wearing

Fail 12 Sep 2016 86,409 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

brake pedal rubber wearing

Pass 10 Sep 2015 78,029 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing

o/s/r tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2014 70,112 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal rubber wearing

Fail 1 Oct 2014 70,112 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal rubber wearing

Pass 25 Mar 2013 56,711 miles

advise o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

advise rear brake pads wearing low

advise slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Apr 2012 47,341 miles

advise front brake pads and discs

advise o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

advise slight wear on outter edge of n/s/f tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2011 36,531 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 36,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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20 TFT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 20 TFT, 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 20 TFT registered?

20 TFT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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