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2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
General Information
- Registration DF08GRU
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model S-Class
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2987cc
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- Expires 12 Aug 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 86,827 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2026 18 Jun 202625 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 75,201 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2025 18 Jun 20262 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 73,400 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers fitted undertrays fitted obsecuring some components
15 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 71,098 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2023 18 Jun 202616 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 69,957 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
16 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 69,957 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
18 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 69,519 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub frame front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub frame front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 69,519 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub frame front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub frame front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
20 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 67,615 MI
Expiry date: 24 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
8 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 64,745 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
20 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 62,678 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 60,791 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 60,791 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 58,843 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2016 18 Jun 202624 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,407 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
24 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 54,168 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
25 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 51,323 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2013 18 Jun 202622 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,395 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2012 18 Jun 202622 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 44,395 MI
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DF08GRU was registered on 2008-08-21
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