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KS57 BKA

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

190,037 mi
Last recorded190,037 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 BKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2024 190,037 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipe & suspension component's corroded

parking brake weak

Pass 11 Jul 2023 189,669 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 189,540 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 184,571 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 166,182 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 151,008 miles

both front tyres outer edges worn

front discs worn

Pass 10 Dec 2013 124,890 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 100,757 miles

n/s/f tyre oputer edges wearing

Pass 15 Jun 2012 54,200 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 53,963 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 49,831 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 46,713 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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KS57 BKA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KS57 BKA, 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 KS57 BKA registered?

KS57 BKA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is KS57 BKA safe to buy?

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