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KM57 WYK

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,041 mi
Last recorded73,041 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM57 WYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 73,041 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 69,006 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 65,303 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 65,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 60,430 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 60,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2012 58,608 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 45,035 miles

Both rear tyres are worn close to legal limmit

Offside front tyre is worn close to legal limmit

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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KM57 WYK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 KM57 WYK, 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 WYK registered?

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

Is KM57 WYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM57 WYK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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