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KP08 SVV

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,357 mi
Last recorded147,357 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 SVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 147,357 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 6 Mar 2025 146,149 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 143,151 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 139,659 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 139,659 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 135,746 miles

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

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

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

extensive under body protection

Pass 5 Mar 2021 131,056 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 118,415 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 101,458 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 95,477 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 95,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 87,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside diff seal leaking

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jan 2017 87,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside diff seal leaking

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 76,290 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 76,185 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 65,230 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 52,328 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 41,678 miles

nsr seat belt not tested due to child seat

Pass 19 Jan 2012 37,297 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 29,018 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 SVV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Red with a 2,987cc 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 KP08 SVV, 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 SVV registered?

KP08 SVV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is KP08 SVV safe to buy?

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