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25 CLV

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

63,130 mi
Last recorded63,130 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration25 CLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 63,130 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 62,068 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 61,323 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 60,214 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 59,212 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 58,058 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 57,332 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 55,618 miles

wear on foot brake pedal anti-slip pad.

Fail 15 Mar 2019 55,611 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed track rod arm bent. (2.1.3 (c) (i))

wear on foot brake pedal anti-slip pad.

Pass 14 Feb 2018 53,962 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 53,607 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 43,176 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 33,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 33,239 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 25,508 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 20,871 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 14,488 miles

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

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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25 CLV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 25 CLV, 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 25 CLV registered?

25 CLV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is 25 CLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 25 CLV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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