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KS08 XVL

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,217 mi
Last recorded151,217 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 151,217 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 151,215 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 146,341 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 146,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint TCA ball joint up. (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 May 2017 139,490 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 139,488 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 129,876 miles

Offside Rear Slight distortion

Pass 28 Apr 2015 121,839 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 107,343 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 90,662 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 71,471 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 53,394 miles

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

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 XVL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS08 XVL registered?

KS08 XVL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is KS08 XVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 XVL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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