2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 3.0L Diesel · VL05 FLY
2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 214,078 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ R-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 214,078 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VL05 FLY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 214,078 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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VL05 FLY Mileage History
- 19/02/2024184,991 mi
- 14/02/2025203,647 mi+18,656 mi
- 18/02/2025203,774 mi+127 mi
- 13/02/2026214,031 mi+10,257 mi
- 24/02/2026214,078 mi+47 mi
Average of roughly 14,429 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VL05 FLY 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 R-Class (VL05 FLY) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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