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KL08 OAA

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,145 mi
Last recorded131,145 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 OAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 131,145 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 118,973 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 107,616 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 107,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/45r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/45r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2017 96,459 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 81,949 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 81,949 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 brake disc,s (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 74,226 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 55,546 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 18,659 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 18,649 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 12,080 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 OAA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OAA, 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 OAA registered?

KL08 OAA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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