2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.5L Petrol · AK08 MAH
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 118,287 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,287 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AK08 MAH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2026
- 118,287 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AK08 MAH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (AK08 MAH) between June 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
AK08 MAH Mileage History
- 20/06/2023110,882 mi
- 21/06/2023110,897 mi+15 mi
- 10/07/2024117,444 mi+6,547 mi
- 11/09/2025118,138 mi+694 mi
- 11/09/2026118,287 mi+149 mi
Average of roughly 2,294 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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