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A11 NJC

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

83,112 mi
Last recorded83,112 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 NJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 83,112 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 78,245 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 75,995 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 72,737 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 72,733 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded End of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded End of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 68,700 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 65,275 miles

Front Tyres bald/worn on edges and perished

Pass 27 Nov 2019 64,397 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 60,453 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber coupling splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front tyre starting to feather on inner edge

Fail 4 Dec 2018 60,439 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber coupling splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front tyre starting to feather on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2017 57,345 miles

Fuel smell engine bay area * No visual leak * Engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2017 55,223 miles

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

Offside Front O/S/F THRUST ARM BALLJOINT BOOT SPLIT

Pass 7 Jan 2016 48,884 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 40,692 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wipers smear

Pass 10 Jan 2014 34,555 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front tyre tread pattern cracking

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside front tyre tread pattern cracking

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Slight corrosion front brake discs

Wipers slight smear and judder

Pass 10 Jan 2013 28,127 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 22,255 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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A11 NJC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey 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 A11 NJC, 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 A11 NJC registered?

A11 NJC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is A11 NJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 NJC 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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