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22 X

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

13,008 mi
Last recorded13,008 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration22 X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 13,008 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 12,105 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 11,184 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 11,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2022 10,711 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 10,206 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 9,644 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 9,314 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 8,655 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 8,056 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 7,859 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 7,479 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 6,537 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 6,537 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 5,305 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 3,670 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 3,109 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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22 X is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 22 X, 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 22 X registered?

22 X is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 November 2008.

Is 22 X safe to buy?

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