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KS08 HSE

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

121,802 mi
Last recorded121,802 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 HSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 121,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 111,404 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 100,127 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 86,814 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 85,786 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 75,927 miles

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

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 19 Feb 2020 72,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 70,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

wiper slight smearing on screen

Pass 7 Feb 2018 68,238 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 68,238 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 65,226 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 61,274 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 57,613 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 57,613 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 54,298 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 54,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 44,031 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 36,047 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 27,612 miles

belly pan fitted to majority of vehicle underfloor

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm and bald on both edges

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 HSE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KS08 HSE, 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 KS08 HSE registered?

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

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