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4687 NU

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,870 mi
Last recorded80,870 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4687 NU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 80,870 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear steel brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear steel brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 May 2026 80,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear steel brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear steel brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wearmarkers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 75,406 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier under bonnet, battery clamp is loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint on lower arm, (rear of 2 arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is close to minimum in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose, behind road wheel is slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 63,913 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in lower nearside corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose behind road wheel is slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose behind road wheel is slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose is slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 49,958 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder from windscreen ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 49,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder from windscreen ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (on 2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 46,495 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 46,463 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear parking brake effort is slightly low.

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2018 46,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 46,307 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 46,242 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 44,599 miles

Front Brake discs slightly corroded

Rear Brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2015 44,599 miles

Front Brake discs slightly corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2014 44,069 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 42,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 42,930 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 40,566 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing thin on the inside edge

Pass 21 Oct 2011 31,945 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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4687 NU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 4687 NU, 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 4687 NU registered?

4687 NU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 27 September 2008.

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