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KT08 TSV

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

250,017 mi
Last recorded250,017 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 250,017 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 243,163 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 237,150 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 228,755 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 215,351 miles

brake pedal rubber is worn

rear offside tyre outer sidewall is damaged

windscreen stonechip

Pass 21 Sep 2015 199,019 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 191,007 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 166,593 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 152,618 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 137,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 123,396 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 102,269 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 95,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

rear brake discs worn low/lipped

Pass 28 Mar 2011 85,562 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 68,756 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)

advice both front tyres wearing out on inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2010 57,540 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 34,377 miles

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

Offside Inner Front 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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KT08 TSV 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 94.1%.

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 KT08 TSV, 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 TSV registered?

KT08 TSV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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The MOT history for KT08 TSV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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