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6 RSB

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

38,829 mi
Last recorded38,829 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 RSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 38,829 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 38,346 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 37,986 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 37,330 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 36,729 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 36,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 36,086 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 35,529 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 34,398 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 33,675 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 32,052 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 30,183 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 27,929 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 25,729 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 25,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 23,033 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 18,354 miles

n/s/front tyre low tread on inner and outer edges

o/s/front tyre low tread on inner edge

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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6 RSB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 6 RSB, 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 6 RSB registered?

6 RSB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is 6 RSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6 RSB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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