2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Diesel · K88 BCA
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, diesel). First registered 27 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 91,447 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,447 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K88 BCA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
- 91,447 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K88 BCA 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 (K88 BCA) between April 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 June 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: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Brake disc contaminated Brake fluid leaking from caliper (1.1.14 (b))”; “Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”.
K88 BCA Mileage History
- 04/04/202383,719 mi
- 02/04/202485,022 mi+1,303 mi
- 25/03/202587,548 mi+2,526 mi
- 26/03/202587,548 mi
- 03/06/202691,447 mi+3,899 mi
Average of roughly 2,442 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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