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KM58 NXS

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

160,338 mi
Last recorded160,338 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM58 NXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 160,338 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front wiper slight smear

Pass 1 Oct 2024 149,715 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has grease on (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mill (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has grease on (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mill (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 138,132 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 115,206 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 114,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 97,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both sides front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 97,138 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working

Offside Front Nail in tyre leaking ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both sides front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

parking brake just pass 16%

slight bind nearside rear - handbrake

Pass 28 Aug 2019 88,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on both edges

Fail 28 Aug 2019 88,047 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on both edges

Pass 30 Aug 2018 78,587 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 68,167 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 62,892 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 62,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 55,548 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 45,004 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 39,658 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 88,873 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 31,147 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 27,285 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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KM58 NXS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KM58 NXS, 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 KM58 NXS registered?

KM58 NXS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 27 November 2008.

Is KM58 NXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM58 NXS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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