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KR08 HFF

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,660 mi
Last recorded131,660 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 HFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 131,660 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 131,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 127,644 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 111,256 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear suspension subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 88,799 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 80,660 miles

Although emissions met MOT spec the readings indicated that further investigation required

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on inner treads of both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 80,659 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Although emissions met MOT spec the readings indicated that further investigation required

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on inner treads of both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2021 73,461 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 72,178 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 66,031 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 60,562 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 55,598 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 50,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 44,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 43,303 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 41,081 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 36,938 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 27,190 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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KR08 HFF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,222cc 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 KR08 HFF, 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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KR08 HFF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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