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KL08 HYU

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,580 mi
Last recorded76,580 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 HYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 76,580 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 75,913 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 75,003 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 74,221 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 71,553 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 69,550 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 68,803 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 68,700 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 67,659 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2015 65,551 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 59,088 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 May 2014 59,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 49,830 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 49,830 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 41,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2011 34,419 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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KL08 HYU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel 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 KL08 HYU, 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 KL08 HYU registered?

KL08 HYU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is KL08 HYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL08 HYU 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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