2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.0L Diesel · KR08 RYD
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 142,115 miles. MOT expired on 07 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,115 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KR08 RYD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2025
- 142,115 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KR08 RYD 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 (KR08 RYD) between February 2024 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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))”; “Offside Rear Additional braking device mounting insecure and functionality of device affected clip missing caliper (1.1.”; “Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))”.
KR08 RYD Mileage History
- 08/02/2024130,223 mi
- 19/02/2024130,309 mi+86 mi
- 25/03/2024130,507 mi+198 mi
- 27/03/2024130,511 mi+4 mi
- 09/04/2025142,115 mi+11,604 mi
Average of roughly 10,200 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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