2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 3.0L Diesel · AM08 LLG
2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 151,993 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2022. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ R-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,993 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
AM08 LLG Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2021
- 151,993 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AM08 LLG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class (AM08 LLG) between March 2011 and October 2021.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 2021 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: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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.
AM08 LLG Mileage History
- 28/03/201151,279 mi
- 15/05/201267,607 mi+16,328 mi
- 28/06/201268,126 mi+519 mi
- 29/12/201273,887 mi+5,761 mi
- 13/01/201490,669 mi+16,782 mi
- 29/01/2015109,955 mi+19,286 mi
- 29/03/2016124,155 mi+14,200 mi
- 19/10/2017133,081 mi+8,926 mi
- 20/10/2018137,098 mi+4,017 mi
- 02/12/2019138,031 mi+933 mi
- 28/10/2020140,392 mi+2,361 mi
- 28/10/2020140,392 mi
- 14/10/2021151,993 mi+11,601 mi
Average of roughly 9,547 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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