2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 5.0L Petrol · SP08 MBO
2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class (5.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 139,130 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jun 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ R-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29 Feb 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,130 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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SP08 MBO Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2023
- 139,130 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP08 MBO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class (SP08 MBO) between May 2011 and June 2023.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 06 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
SP08 MBO Mileage History
- 24/05/201128,876 mi
- 17/07/201238,466 mi+9,590 mi
- 20/07/201348,770 mi+10,304 mi
- 08/08/2018105,477 mi+56,707 mi
- 02/10/2018105,477 mi
- 10/10/2018105,477 mi
- 25/11/2019112,067 mi+6,590 mi
- 28/11/2020117,098 mi+5,031 mi
- 01/12/2020117,191 mi+93 mi
- 11/12/2021125,678 mi+8,487 mi
- 25/11/2022134,023 mi+8,345 mi
- 06/06/2023139,130 mi+5,107 mi
Average of roughly 9,160 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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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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