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KS57 WDL

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

338,995 mi
Last recorded338,995 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 338,995 miles

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 15 Oct 2015 338,994 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 7 Oct 2014 204,156 miles

Light smoke during start up

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 204,155 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Light smoke during start up

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 201,031 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during accelration.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 190,409 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 183,217 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 156,389 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 106,412 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 92,438 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 55,573 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Dec 2009 55,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2009 49,548 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 49,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 29,677 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 29,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 WDL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KS57 WDL, 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 WDL registered?

KS57 WDL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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The MOT history for KS57 WDL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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