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AH07 CKS

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

111,197 mi
Last recorded111,197 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH07 CKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 111,197 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 108,040 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 103,096 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 94,482 miles

((0.50)) 255/45/18 x 4,,P3,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,14 YR OLD/MILES ,!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pass 20 Aug 2021 89,328 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

PLASTICS ETC,,((0.50)) 255/45/18 X 4..

Pass 15 Oct 2020 84,730 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 84,730 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 79,074 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 71,002 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 71,002 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 62,154 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 55,194 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 48,210 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 40,335 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 33,622 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 32,940 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 25,768 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 21,576 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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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AH07 CKS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 AH07 CKS, 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 AH07 CKS registered?

AH07 CKS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is AH07 CKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AH07 CKS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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