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KM08 ACJ

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

137,844 mi
Last recorded137,844 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 ACJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 137,844 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 129,888 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 119,832 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 119,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 113,871 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 102,711 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 100,300 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes show signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 95,548 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 89,930 miles

Offside Front cut on sidewall

Offside Front fog lamp cracked

advise oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 82,650 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 72,631 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 72,587 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 61,660 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine warning light on display

front wiper blades smearing

nearside front tyre has a cut to the sidewall

Pass 2 Apr 2012 52,285 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroding & wearing.

front brake pads low.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 41,053 miles

Both front tyres have slight sidwall damage

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KM08 ACJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KM08 ACJ, 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 KM08 ACJ registered?

KM08 ACJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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The MOT history for KM08 ACJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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