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1 DVM

2008 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

100,747 mi
Last recorded100,747 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class79,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 DVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 100,747 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 99,987 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 98,987 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 97,903 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 96,058 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 94,720 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 92,779 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 91,141 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Coroaded (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 91,141 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Coroaded (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 90,100 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 88,401 miles

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 85,231 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 82,127 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 78,986 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 75,376 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

strongly advise renew b/pedal rubber.

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?

Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
6,086
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
62,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,895
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,706
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,811
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1 DVM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 79,793 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1 DVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S-class typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1 DVM registered?

1 DVM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 27 October 2008.

Is 1 DVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 DVM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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