2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.0L Diesel · SD58 JAO
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 109,177 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,177 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD58 JAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 109,177 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD58 JAO 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 (SD58 JAO) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SD58 JAO Mileage History
- 04/01/202499,204 mi
- 10/01/202499,271 mi+67 mi
- 22/01/2025104,828 mi+5,557 mi
- 31/01/2025104,828 mi
- 26/01/2026109,177 mi+4,349 mi
Average of roughly 4,838 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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