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3111 KP

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests25 (24 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate96%

Mileage

84,197 mi
Last recorded84,197 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3111 KP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

24 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 84,197 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 78,689 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 72,546 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 67,623 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 63,996 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 61,641 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 60,081 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 57,560 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 48,082 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 42,604 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 41,812 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 40,713 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 40,513 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 40,513 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 37,798 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 36,748 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 32,228 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 31,567 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 26,502 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 25,250 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 20,376 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 17,132 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 14,002 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 7,889 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 4,479 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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3111 KP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 96%.

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 3111 KP, 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 3111 KP registered?

3111 KP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 June 2008.

Is 3111 KP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3111 KP shows 25 tests with a 96% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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