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KS08 VFH

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,844 mi
Last recorded87,844 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 VFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 87,844 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - N/S JUST LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 81,010 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 80,059 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 74,203 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 74,203 miles

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2019 74,155 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth Auto brake pedal rubber worn smooth and through to metal. (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track control arm balljoint grease cover (hub joint) split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Track control arm balljoint (hub joint) has excessive lift play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate deteriorating. (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm balljoint (hub joint) has some lift play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 71,120 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2017 67,249 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2017 67,149 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear off two arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2016 61,481 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

brake pedal rubber split

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2015 55,460 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 47,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 40,111 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 30,427 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 22,893 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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KS08 VFH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VFH, 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 VFH registered?

KS08 VFH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 4 June 2008.

Is KS08 VFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 VFH shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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