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AM08 LLE

2008 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,357 mi
Last recorded167,357 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class85,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 LLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 167,357 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 157,408 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 146,655 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Oct 2022 137,706 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 2x ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Underside of engine covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 130,249 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 126,546 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

prop shaft noisey

Pass 8 Apr 2019 117,443 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 113,273 miles

Oil leak Engine / Trans ()

Fail 19 Apr 2018 113,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Oil leak Engine / Trans ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 106,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 106,431 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 98,760 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2015 92,318 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 92,318 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 84,457 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 79,697 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

the gearbox sump is rusted and leaking

Pass 28 Feb 2012 72,689 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 58,652 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz R-class?

Based on 63,579 MOT tests across 4,470 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
7,608
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
4,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 919
position lamp(s) not working 728
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 598
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 581
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 407
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AM08 LLE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 85,603 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz R-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 919 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM08 LLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz R-class typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz R-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AM08 LLE registered?

AM08 LLE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is AM08 LLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 LLE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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