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KS08 HRN

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,523 mi
Last recorded116,523 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 HRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 116,523 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 112,163 miles

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

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

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

Undertrays and sill covers fittwd not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Jan 2023 112,163 miles

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

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

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

Undertrays and sill covers fittwd not allowing full inspection

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 107,914 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 97,910 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 97,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth slightly damaged (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2020 94,454 miles

Front both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2019 87,186 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 87,042 miles

Brake performance not tested No parking brake (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 82,225 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 82,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 74,053 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 73,474 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 71,977 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 70,061 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 51,152 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tyres bald on edges, nearly to cords!

brake pedal rubber worn

o/s/f fog lamp cracked, water ingress

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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KS08 HRN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KS08 HRN, 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 KS08 HRN?

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What year was KS08 HRN registered?

KS08 HRN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is KS08 HRN safe to buy?

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