MOT Status
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146,373 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ABS and ESP faults were indicated intermittently during test
Nearside headlamp dipped beam output is slightly reduced
TPMS indicates a deflated tyre, but tyre pressures are ok. Advise full diagnostic checks
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
recommend front brake discs at next pad change
Nearside 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)
n/s/r lamp cracked
recommend front brake discs at next pad change
slight play felt in both front wheel bearings
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn close to legal limit on outer edges but 4mm in centres
FRONT TYRES CRACKS IN TREAD PATTERN
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KS08 JOV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 KS08 JOV, 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 KS08 JOV registered?
KS08 JOV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 27 May 2008.
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