2008 Mercedes S-Class 3.0L Diesel · SL08 GDV
2008 Mercedes S-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 142,854 miles. MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,854 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SL08 GDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2025
- 142,854 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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SL08 GDV Mileage History
- 06/12/2021116,967 mi
- 16/11/2022126,433 mi+9,466 mi
- 02/12/2023135,498 mi+9,065 mi
- 14/12/2024138,090 mi+2,592 mi
- 22/11/2025142,854 mi+4,764 mi
Average of roughly 6,535 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL08 GDV 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 S-Class (SL08 GDV) between December 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 19 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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.
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