2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.0L Diesel · 1 GSN
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 94,544 miles. MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,544 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
1 GSN Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 94,544 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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1 GSN Mileage History
- 06/09/201114,473 mi
- 07/09/201114,485 mi+12 mi
- 24/08/201219,748 mi+5,263 mi
- 20/08/201324,110 mi+4,362 mi
- 22/09/201428,699 mi+4,589 mi
- 26/09/201428,711 mi+12 mi
- 03/10/201428,748 mi+37 mi
- 02/10/201541,248 mi+12,500 mi
- 30/09/201649,333 mi+8,085 mi
- 30/09/201756,248 mi+6,915 mi
- 02/10/201756,299 mi+51 mi
- 03/10/201859,368 mi+3,069 mi
- 03/10/201964,139 mi+4,771 mi
- 30/09/202072,105 mi+7,966 mi
- 29/09/202181,726 mi+9,621 mi
- 29/11/202290,806 mi+9,080 mi
- 29/11/202290,806 mi
- 02/11/202392,449 mi+1,643 mi
- 05/08/202694,530 mi+2,081 mi
- 17/08/202694,544 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 5,357 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
1 GSN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (1 GSN) between September 2011 and August 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer BJ dust cover (5.3”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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