2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.5L Petrol · MY55 OOL
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (5.5L, petrol). First registered 25 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 108,326 miles. MOT valid until 18 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,326 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MY55 OOL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2025
- 108,326 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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MY55 OOL Mileage History
- 15/10/202298,781 mi
- 19/10/202298,781 mi
- 20/09/2023102,232 mi+3,451 mi
- 28/09/2024105,116 mi+2,884 mi
- 11/10/2025108,326 mi+3,210 mi
Average of roughly 3,192 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MY55 OOL 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 (MY55 OOL) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 October 2025 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: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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