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239D173

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,210 mi
Last recorded133,210 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration239D173
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 133,210 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 129,441 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 113,623 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 113,623 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)

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

air suspension very low

Pass 10 Jun 2014 106,996 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 92,199 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 76,232 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 58,819 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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239D173 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 239D173, 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 239D173 registered?

239D173 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 16 June 2008.

Is 239D173 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 239D173 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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