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KL08 NWC

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,884 mi
Last recorded115,884 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 NWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 115,884 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 103,145 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 103,145 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 103,095 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 103,095 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2020 102,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 93,669 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front noise like a pressure release valve when car stood, no leaks or fluid leaks and no dropping of car on suspension.

underbody sheilds fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 May 2018 88,556 miles

Aux drive belt perished

Offside Front jacking point impact damage

Fail 3 May 2018 88,555 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Aux drive belt perished

Offside Front jacking point impact damage

Pass 25 Apr 2017 85,247 miles

exhaust flexi joint worn, but not emitting exhaust gas

Fail 21 Apr 2017 85,216 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi joint worn, but not emitting exhaust gas

Pass 21 Mar 2016 81,421 miles

Front tyres cracked , n/s/f worn on outer shoulder

Rear tyres 2mm

Fail 14 Mar 2016 81,421 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front tyres cracked , n/s/f worn on outer shoulder

Rear tyres 2mm

Pass 5 Feb 2015 77,362 miles

front n/s & o/s tyre outer shoulders worn

rear n/s & o/s tyres 3mm

Pass 30 Nov 2013 73,661 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 69,426 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 49,631 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 NWC 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 70.6%.

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 KL08 NWC, 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 NWC registered?

KL08 NWC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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