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KP58 FTO

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

233,905 mi
Last recorded233,905 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP58 FTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 233,905 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 225,817 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2017 211,905 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 199,019 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 188,472 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 188,472 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 167,801 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 140,438 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 125,159 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 110,257 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 99,895 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 77,383 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 65,997 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 56,163 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 50,589 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)

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

front brake discs slightly lipped and scored

slight movement both front hub areas

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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KP58 FTO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KP58 FTO, 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 KP58 FTO registered?

KP58 FTO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 27 November 2008.

Is KP58 FTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP58 FTO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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