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KRH 5P

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,019 mi
Last recorded121,019 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRH 5P
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 121,019 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front, side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 111,046 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 101,726 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 92,977 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 84,801 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 77,749 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 56,221 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 56,212 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 plate value 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to brake calliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 44,547 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 38,728 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 38,056 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 29 Apr 2015 35,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2015 35,456 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 33,324 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 28,955 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 23,917 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 23,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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KRH 5P is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KRH 5P, 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 KRH 5P?

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What year was KRH 5P registered?

KRH 5P is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 6 November 2008.

Is KRH 5P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KRH 5P shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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