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KP08 WLE

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,193 mi
Last recorded67,193 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 WLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 67,193 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 64,869 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and worn on inside edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and worn on inside edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 59,727 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle fitted with plastic under trays unable to view all brake pipes and fuel lines.

Pass 9 Sep 2016 55,904 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 50,781 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 45,699 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 39,853 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 39,853 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 May 2013 39,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

advise o/s/f & n/s/f tyres cracked in tread

Pass 23 Apr 2012 31,726 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 30,883 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 WLE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WLE, 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 WLE registered?

KP08 WLE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is KP08 WLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP08 WLE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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