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KJ08 HSA

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,075 mi
Last recorded106,075 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 HSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 106,075 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 106,073 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 99,356 miles

Osf wheel bent slight inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2022 92,238 miles

Both front tyres perished

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2021 86,450 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 79,418 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 71,461 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 60,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (rear most) play close to limits (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (rear most) slight play (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front devoid of tread on both edges ADVISE replacement ASAP (4.1.E.1)

handbrake efforts low

very slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 9 May 2018 60,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure as marked on outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (rear most) play close to limits (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (rear most) slight play (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front devoid of tread on both edges ADVISE replacement ASAP (4.1.E.1)

handbrake efforts low

very slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 7 Jun 2017 51,814 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 42,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs wearing thin

offside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2015 31,443 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 2 Jul 2014 22,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 20,493 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 17,917 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 14,982 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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KJ08 HSA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KJ08 HSA, 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 KJ08 HSA registered?

KJ08 HSA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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