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KO08 SNU

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,054 mi
Last recorded132,054 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2013
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 SNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 28 Dec 2013 132,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 117,716 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 109,138 miles

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

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

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

near side front outer wall cut

Pass 16 Jul 2012 99,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2012 95,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2012 90,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 80,672 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear undertrays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Pass 8 Jan 2011 62,764 miles

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

front and rear undertrays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

front both side discs worn

Pass 15 Mar 2010 39,865 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 35,626 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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KO08 SNU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KO08 SNU, 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 KO08 SNU registered?

KO08 SNU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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