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KJ08 YGO

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,062 mi
Last recorded96,062 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 YGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 96,062 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 92,238 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 92,232 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 87,526 miles

Front Windscreen is chipped in other swept zone area under 40mm

Pass 25 Sep 2019 79,061 miles

Chip at centre lower of front screen.

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 79,054 miles

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

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

Chip at centre lower of front screen.

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 69,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 59,380 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 26,772 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Jul 2014 25,078 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 23,821 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 21,413 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 19,306 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 YGO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver 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 YGO, 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 KJ08 YGO registered?

KJ08 YGO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is KJ08 YGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ08 YGO 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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