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KR08 RZF

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

113,045 mi
Last recorded113,045 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 RZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 113,045 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 113,042 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34 Percent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2018 112,422 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 112,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 111,464 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 99,052 miles

Emissions smoke regulations only just met

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275 40 R19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275 40 R19 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 20 Jun 2016 97,214 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 93,121 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 89,096 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 85,210 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 83,186 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 79,110 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 76,123 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 70,612 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 70,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front 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 6 Jun 2012 66,112 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 63,102 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 61,293 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 61,366 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 61,354 miles

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

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

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

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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KR08 RZF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KR08 RZF, 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 KR08 RZF registered?

KR08 RZF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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