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5 JSG

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,175 mi
Last recorded131,175 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 JSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2025 131,175 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 124,830 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 120,530 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 113,925 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 109,044 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 104,815 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 98,080 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 87,320 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 81,160 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 73,450 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 65,317 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 55,226 miles

O/S front tyre cut to cords

Pass 11 Apr 2012 41,829 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 28,623 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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5 JSG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 5 JSG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 5 JSG registered?

5 JSG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is 5 JSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 JSG shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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