2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 3.0L Diesel · VK58 LWD
2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 104,830 miles. MOT valid until 07 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ R-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,830 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VK58 LWD Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 104,830 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VK58 LWD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class (VK58 LWD) between September 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (20 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flashing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flashing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”.
VK58 LWD Mileage History
- 22/09/201142,310 mi
- 20/11/201251,249 mi+8,939 mi
- 25/03/201352,179 mi+930 mi
- 20/03/201459,609 mi+7,430 mi
- 24/03/201567,556 mi+7,947 mi
- 24/03/201567,556 mi
- 21/03/201670,822 mi+3,266 mi
- 28/02/201773,906 mi+3,084 mi
- 25/05/201877,801 mi+3,895 mi
- 22/05/201981,640 mi+3,839 mi
- 04/06/201981,766 mi+126 mi
- 05/06/201981,770 mi+4 mi
- 09/12/202086,107 mi+4,337 mi
- 14/12/202191,103 mi+4,996 mi
- 13/03/202394,409 mi+3,306 mi
- 16/03/202394,410 mi+1 mi
- 15/03/202498,646 mi+4,236 mi
- 09/09/2025103,133 mi+4,487 mi
- 09/09/2025103,133 mi
- 09/09/2026104,830 mi+1,697 mi
Average of roughly 4,178 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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