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KR08 RZJ

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

199,241 mi
Last recorded199,241 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 RZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 199,241 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 195,975 miles

under tray fitted.

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 182,610 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2018 164,498 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 151,702 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2015 136,104 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 120,927 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 105,683 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 88,348 miles

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

Offside Front 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 14 May 2012 79,581 miles

Both rear tyres are worn and require replacement.

Near side door mirror glass damaged.

Rear brake discs and pads very worn and require replacement now.

Slight freeplay in off side front wheel bearing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2011 64,264 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear discs slightly corroded - worn

Fail 19 Oct 2011 64,264 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

door sill covers fitted

rear discs slightly corroded - worn

under shields fitted to under side of vehicle

Pass 18 Dec 2010 60,211 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 60,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 45,837 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear lower reading recorded on handbrake

Fail 6 Apr 2010 45,836 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 RZJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KR08 RZJ, 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 RZJ registered?

KR08 RZJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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