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KP08 CLO

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,440 mi
Last recorded104,440 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 CLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 104,440 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 99,376 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 93,124 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 86,337 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 72,933 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 64,719 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 54,212 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 45,129 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 35,862 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 28,344 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 28,342 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 23,144 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 18,615 miles

Both front fog lens cracked

Slight imbalance front brakes

Fail 1 Jul 2011 18,612 miles

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

Both front fog lens cracked

Slight imbalance front brakes

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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KP08 CLO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KP08 CLO, 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

How do I check the history of KP08 CLO?

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What year was KP08 CLO registered?

KP08 CLO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 16 April 2008.

Is KP08 CLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP08 CLO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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