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KR08 PYL

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,688 mi
Last recorded114,688 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 PYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 114,688 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 114,688 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 111,009 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 107,039 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 107,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 102,503 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2020 96,493 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 91,599 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 85,112 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 77,354 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inside edge

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 69,338 miles

nearside parking brake showing low effort

Pass 30 Oct 2015 61,730 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 53,350 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 6 Aug 2014 53,350 miles

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 13 May 2013 46,110 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 40,996 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 40,992 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 32,845 miles

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

full underbody covers/shields fitted at time of test

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 PYL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 PYL, 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 PYL registered?

KR08 PYL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is KR08 PYL safe to buy?

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