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AY08 KWM

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,571 mi
Last recorded86,571 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 KWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 86,571 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 86,570 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2024 82,300 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 82,248 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 80,138 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 74,340 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 74,283 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 69,034 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 60,416 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 47,173 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 35,177 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 26,838 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 21,773 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 16,320 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 11,031 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 7,051 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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AY08 KWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AY08 KWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY08 KWM registered?

AY08 KWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is AY08 KWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY08 KWM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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