2008 Mercedes S-Class 3.0L Diesel · DF08 GPY
2008 Mercedes S-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 75,367 miles. MOT expired on 01 Sept 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,367 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF08 GPY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/02/2026
- 75,367 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF08 GPY 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 S-Class (DF08 GPY) between August 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning door (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
DF08 GPY Mileage History
- 01/08/202271,092 mi
- 17/07/202374,068 mi+2,976 mi
- 03/09/202474,550 mi+482 mi
- 03/09/202474,550 mi
- 12/02/202675,367 mi+817 mi
Average of roughly 1,209 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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