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KM08 OCC

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,260 mi
Last recorded131,260 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 OCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 131,260 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 123,389 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 120,484 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 117,820 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 115,276 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 255/45/18 wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 115,276 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 255/45/18 wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 111,805 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 107,315 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 103,793 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 99,248 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 94,919 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 90,559 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 90,559 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 85,758 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 85,758 miles

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

Brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 19 Nov 2014 81,439 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 72,045 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 72,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 65,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2011 50,374 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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KM08 OCC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KM08 OCC, 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 KM08 OCC registered?

KM08 OCC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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