2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.5L Petrol · LX58 KGZ
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 122,407 km. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 122,407 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX58 KGZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2025
- 122,407 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LX58 KGZ 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 (LX58 KGZ) between November 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LX58 KGZ Odometer History
- 21/11/202296,682 mi
- 21/11/202296,688 mi+6 mi
- 14/08/2024111,674 mi+14,986 mi
- 01/09/2025122,407 km
- 01/09/2025122,407 km
Average of roughly 9,255 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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