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KJ08 LXZ

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,196 mi
Last recorded77,196 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 LXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 77,196 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 77,183 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 74,896 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 73,929 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 73,929 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 69,539 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Lens damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2015 66,199 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 62,507 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 57,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 50,286 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 43,000 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 34,556 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 20,937 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 LXZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LXZ, 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 LXZ registered?

KJ08 LXZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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The MOT history for KJ08 LXZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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