2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Diesel · WJ58 DXC
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, diesel). First registered 24 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 123,775 miles. MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,775 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ58 DXC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2025
- 123,775 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ58 DXC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (WJ58 DXC) between November 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WJ58 DXC Mileage History
- 14/11/2023120,708 mi
- 14/11/2023120,708 mi
- 23/04/2025123,775 mi+3,067 mi
Average of roughly 2,129 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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