CarVerify

Free Car Check

KN58 FTV

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Diesel 2987cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,556 mi
Last recorded124,556 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 FTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2024 124,556 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 123,350 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 26 Jul 2022 110,184 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 110,184 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 92,473 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 90,942 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides and in the middle too (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 90,939 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps LED (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Ally arm (ball joint facing upwards) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides and in the middle too (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 90,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 89,200 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 84,502 miles

Nearside Front worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 17 Sep 2016 74,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 62,114 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 50,361 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 50,361 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 44,996 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)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 44,993 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 38,387 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 38,387 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 29,691 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
Full Mercedes-benz S-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KN58 FTV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue 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 KN58 FTV, 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

How do I check the history of KN58 FTV?

You can check the full history of KN58 FTV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KN58 FTV registered?

KN58 FTV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 15 September 2008.

Is KN58 FTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN58 FTV 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.

Does KN58 FTV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KN58 FTV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.