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AF08 JRU

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,252 mi
Last recorded66,252 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 JRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2026 66,252 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 66,161 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 May 2024 56,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2023 51,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2022 40,990 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 28,626 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 27,899 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 25,940 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 25,356 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 24,694 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 23,555 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 22,167 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 20,229 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 17,304 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 14,689 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 12,639 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 10,094 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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AF08 JRU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 AF08 JRU, 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

How do I check the history of AF08 JRU?

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What year was AF08 JRU registered?

AF08 JRU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AF08 JRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 JRU shows 17 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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