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KR08 TKN

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

159,801 mi
Last recorded159,801 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 159,801 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 155,452 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 155,451 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 148,158 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 147,730 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 139,883 miles

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

plastic engine covers/undertrays obscuring full inspection of some engine bay/underside components/areasx

Pass 8 Apr 2022 130,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2021 122,046 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 111,431 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 105,568 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 105,564 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 90,701 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 79,547 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 79,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2016 62,057 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 62,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 40,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2015 40,809 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 26 Mar 2014 24,090 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2014 24,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 16,093 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 15,226 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 14,379 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 TKN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TKN, 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 TKN registered?

KR08 TKN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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