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KS08 ZCX

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,124 mi
Last recorded75,124 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 ZCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 75,124 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2021 75,043 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 75,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 69,925 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 69,925 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 55,903 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 55,093 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 May 2011 38,240 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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KS08 ZCX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 ZCX, 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 ZCX registered?

KS08 ZCX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is KS08 ZCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 ZCX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KS08 ZCX have outstanding finance?

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