2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 3.0L Diesel · LL08 FPG
2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2008. Recorded mileage 130,392 miles. MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ R-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Apr 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,392 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LL08 FPG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 130,392 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LL08 FPG 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 R-Class (LL08 FPG) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 March 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 (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Inner Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a))”.
LL08 FPG Mileage History
- 17/03/2023121,496 mi
- 24/03/2023121,496 mi
- 08/03/2024123,806 mi+2,310 mi
- 22/03/2025126,621 mi+2,815 mi
- 18/03/2026130,392 mi+3,771 mi
Average of roughly 2,961 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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