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KP08 WMC

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,299 mi
Last recorded70,299 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 70,299 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 69,146 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 67,780 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 67,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 66,813 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 65,127 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 63,261 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 62,322 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 59,743 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 57,311 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 55,271 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 51,982 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 51,982 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 48,689 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 44,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 38,367 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 33,727 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 28,400 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 WMC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WMC, 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 WMC registered?

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

Is KP08 WMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP08 WMC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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