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KT08 BXY

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

239,668 mi
Last recorded239,668 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 BXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 239,668 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil under tray fitted (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 233,886 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 233,886 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 226,659 miles

both rear tyres low tread 3mm / both front tyres feathering on edges

engine damp smell of fuel under bonnet no leak found / engine covers and undertrayes fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2014 191,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2014 191,311 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 182,244 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 155,484 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 138,500 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 117,913 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 100,298 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 100,294 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres worn edges

Pass 13 Sep 2010 64,680 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 64,140 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 50,465 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 50,368 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 8,467 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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KT08 BXY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KT08 BXY, 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 KT08 BXY registered?

KT08 BXY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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