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AN08 VVL

2008 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

174,302 mi
Last recorded174,302 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class85,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 VVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 174,302 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 171,000 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 158,896 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 158,896 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 135,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 135,351 miles

Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 120,258 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 114,393 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake pads low

Pass 24 Aug 2018 107,915 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 99,132 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing Edges

Pass 27 Aug 2016 90,547 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 80,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 69,089 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 55,115 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 43,611 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 32,454 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AN08 VVL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AN08 VVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AN08 VVL registered?

AN08 VVL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is AN08 VVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN08 VVL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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