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KU58 OXA

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,952 mi
Last recorded155,952 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 OXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 155,952 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2022 155,951 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2020 141,533 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 131,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

plastic cover fitted under full length

Pass 10 Dec 2018 112,731 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 108,012 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

front pads worn [approx. 60% ]

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 25 Sep 2017 108,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear/ lower arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs worn

front pads worn [approx. 60% ]

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Oct 2016 100,770 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Oct 2015 88,935 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 88,935 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 76,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 65,425 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 65,425 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 57,635 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 51,883 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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KU58 OXA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KU58 OXA, 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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KU58 OXA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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