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KV08 MTO

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

201,999 mi
Last recorded201,999 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 MTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 201,999 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 200,007 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2021 196,417 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 196,417 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH SIDES (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 182,635 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 177,917 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 168,816 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 161,712 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 159,321 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 151,720 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 127,029 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 126,876 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 61,357 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 53,572 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber split

Pass 21 Feb 2011 35,242 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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KV08 MTO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KV08 MTO, 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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KV08 MTO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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