2008 Mercedes R-Class 3.0L Diesel · YR58 DXB
2008 Mercedes R-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 151,479 miles. MOT status: Failed. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES R-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24 Nov 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,479 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- 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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YR58 DXB Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 10/11/2021
- 151,479 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
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YR58 DXB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes R-Class (YR58 DXB) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 November 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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