2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 6.0L Petrol · LA08 NLJ
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (6.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 58,807 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,807 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA08 NLJ Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2024
- 58,807 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LA08 NLJ MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (LA08 NLJ) between October 2024 and October 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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