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4 CUU

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

178,507 mi
Last recorded178,507 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 CUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 178,507 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 165,866 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 157,648 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 147,735 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 145,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 142,150 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 138,996 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 130,208 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 127,091 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 127,056 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front bumper missing on test

Pass 30 Nov 2016 122,507 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 116,351 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 116,351 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 92,156 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 84,275 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 76,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2011 61,589 miles

mission has passed no reading

Fail 1 Jun 2011 57,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

near/side rear tyre has cuts at outer wall

off/side front tyre has cuts at outer wall

off/side rear tyre has cuts at outer wall

off/side under/body felt damaged

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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4 CUU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 4 CUU, 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 4 CUU registered?

4 CUU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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