2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.0L Diesel · BN08 VRV
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 89,544 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,544 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BN08 VRV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 89,544 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN08 VRV 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 (BN08 VRV) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
BN08 VRV Mileage History
- 21/03/202483,621 mi
- 26/04/202585,515 mi+1,894 mi
- 26/04/202585,515 mi
- 24/04/202689,544 mi+4,029 mi
- 30/04/202689,544 mi
Average of roughly 2,811 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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