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EX08 SXE

2008 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,792 mi
Last recorded146,792 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class85,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 SXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 146,792 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlights slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2025 142,578 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre row

Nearside Rear stop and tail light working but not in normal location

Nearside wing repeater lens broken but still functions

Rear backing plates corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2025 142,576 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear and offside rear brake discs backing plates corroded

Nearside wing mirror indicator lense has damage but still functioning

Pass 10 Jul 2024 139,051 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 139,051 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2023 136,924 miles

Nearside Parking brake performance about 50% lower than offside indicating attention required.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 134,168 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 134,168 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 130,059 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 130,059 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 129,877 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 119,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 119,935 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror missing

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 104,498 miles

Front Tyres worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre 2mm

Offside Front Wheel buckle

Fail 29 Jan 2016 104,497 miles

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

Front Tyres worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre 2mm

Offside Front Wheel buckle

Pass 26 Jan 2015 91,680 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 71,878 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 54,218 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 36,960 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 25,841 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 25,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre wall damaged.

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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EX08 SXE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EX08 SXE, 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 EX08 SXE registered?

EX08 SXE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EX08 SXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 SXE shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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