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9 USA

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,068 mi
Last recorded95,068 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 USA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 95,068 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 91,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 90,731 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 84,902 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 11 Jun 2021 82,841 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 81,204 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 78,210 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 70,745 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 56,583 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 56,203 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 52,647 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 52,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 50,372 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 50,372 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre splitting around sidewall

Pass 10 Oct 2013 47,221 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 47,221 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 43,009 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 43,009 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 36,924 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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9 USA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 9 USA, 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 9 USA registered?

9 USA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 14 August 2008.

Is 9 USA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9 USA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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