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KM57 WYJ

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

122,046 mi
Last recorded122,046 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM57 WYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 122,046 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 112,810 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 112,808 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 111,165 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 111,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 106,422 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 106,419 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing one wheel bolt missing on all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear delaminating (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres ON limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 94,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

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

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

front and rear number plates starting to fade

front tyres worn low on inside edges

Fail 15 Dec 2021 94,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front and rear number plates starting to fade

front tyres worn low on inside edges

Pass 3 Dec 2020 81,928 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 81,918 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure the inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 78,206 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 74,955 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 74,955 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 68,447 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel cap missing

Pass 27 Jan 2017 60,707 miles

Front Tyre's worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre tread low

Fail 27 Jan 2017 60,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre's worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre tread low

Pass 31 Dec 2015 51,641 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 41,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 34,420 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 29,996 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 26,590 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 22,530 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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KM57 WYJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KM57 WYJ, 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 KM57 WYJ registered?

KM57 WYJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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