2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.0L Diesel · LP08 MYY
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 180,604 miles. MOT expired on 03 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (02 Mar 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,604 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LP08 MYY Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2022
- 180,604 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LP08 MYY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (LP08 MYY) between July 2011 and February 2022.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”; “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
LP08 MYY Mileage History
- 05/07/201144,943 mi
- 06/07/201144,943 mi
- 17/07/201262,585 mi+17,642 mi
- 11/06/201325,523 mi-37,062 mi
- 27/06/201490,378 mi+64,855 mi
- 30/06/201490,511 mi+133 mi
- 02/07/2015106,010 mi+15,499 mi
- 07/07/2016120,304 mi+14,294 mi
- 15/07/2017134,622 mi+14,318 mi
- 24/07/2017134,623 mi+1 mi
- 25/08/2018140,870 mi+6,247 mi
- 04/10/2019148,837 mi+7,967 mi
- 09/10/2019148,837 mi
- 05/11/2020163,961 mi+15,124 mi
- 06/11/2020163,961 mi
- 04/02/2022180,604 mi+16,643 mi
- 04/02/2022180,604 mi
Average of roughly 12,814 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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