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KP08 KPL

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

213,630 mi
Last recorded213,630 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 KPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 213,630 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 211,045 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 206,107 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 187,983 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 164,892 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Mar 2014 164,892 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 141,681 miles

off/side (lower) front wishbone ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 20 Aug 2012 113,352 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 85,048 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 68,067 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 68,067 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 48,133 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 47,881 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 38,104 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 24,246 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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KP08 KPL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KPL, 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 KP08 KPL registered?

KP08 KPL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is KP08 KPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP08 KPL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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