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KR08 UCZ

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

101,885 mi
Last recorded101,885 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 UCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 101,885 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 101,693 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 101,675 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 101,436 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 99,885 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 96,118 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jan 2019 90,543 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit (225/45/19y) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 84,604 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 78,908 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 78,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 70,496 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 65,352 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 57,221 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 49,959 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 42,796 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 34,906 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 UCZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 UCZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KR08 UCZ?

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What year was KR08 UCZ registered?

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

Is KR08 UCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 UCZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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