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KR08 TWV

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,890 mi
Last recorded70,890 miles
Recorded on26 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2019 70,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2019 70,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 49,607 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 45,896 miles

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

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2016 41,762 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 37,084 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 5 Dec 2013 32,812 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 32,812 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 29,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 24,676 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 22,065 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 TWV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 TWV, 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 TWV registered?

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

Is KR08 TWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 TWV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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