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KR08 HHX

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,915 mi
Last recorded119,915 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 119,915 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 116,711 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 110,142 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 108,139 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 105,894 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 105,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 103,267 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 103,263 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 97,463 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of car

Fail 12 Nov 2014 97,463 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of car

Pass 14 Nov 2013 88,275 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 83,986 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Slight sidewall damage on n/s/f tyre.

Slight wear on front brake disc's

n/s/f plastic under trim is broken.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 74,105 miles

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

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)

nsr brake pads excessive wear when compared with osr

Pass 8 Aug 2011 60,329 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 55,470 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres feathered

front wipers worn

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

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 HHX 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 66.7%.

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 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 KR08 HHX, 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 KR08 HHX registered?

KR08 HHX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is KR08 HHX safe to buy?

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