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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 3,222 cc

LB08 BDVMOT history

LB08 BDV is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 12 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 129,880 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Mar 2026
Mileage
129,880 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,353 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 BDV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 BDV was last recorded at 129,880 miles on 10 Mar 2025, 136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,744 miles · 14 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
136 miles
Average per year
6,353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,880 miles
  • 2024 – 129,744 miles
  • 2023 – 129,161 miles
  • 2022 – 128,568 miles
  • 2021 – 126,376 miles
  • 2020 – 124,850 miles
  • 2019 – 120,067 miles
  • 2017 – 107,133 miles
  • 2016 – 94,688 miles
  • 2015 – 82,136 miles
  • 2014 – 67,992 miles
  • 2013 – 58,275 miles
  • 2012 – 50,348 miles
  • 2011 – 43,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,880 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smear and judder (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users after being sat at idle for a period of time (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive close to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,880 miles (+136)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    129,880 miles
    Test number
    309261770638
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smear and judder (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users after being sat at idle for a period of time (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive close to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass129,744 miles (+583)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    129,744 miles
    Test number
    340581568545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass129,161 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    129,161 miles
    Test number
    429447640503
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail129,161 miles (+593)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,161 miles
    Test number
    891969869807
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass128,568 miles (+52)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,568 miles
    Test number
    870543265477
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque strut bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque strut bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  6. Fail128,516 miles (+2,140)3 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,516 miles
    Test number
    329794583840
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque strut bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque strut bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  7. Pass126,376 miles (+1,526)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    126,376 miles
    Test number
    897897549204
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass124,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    124,850 miles
    Test number
    108150869965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail124,850 miles (+4,783)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,850 miles
    Test number
    148237928875
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass120,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    120,067 miles
    Test number
    952319323845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail120,067 miles (+12,934)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,067 miles
    Test number
    282617715333
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass107,133 miles (+12,445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    107,133 miles
    Test number
    642204125996
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
  13. Pass94,688 miles (+12,552)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    94,688 miles
    Test number
    514783333869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,136 miles (+14,144)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    82,136 miles
    Test number
    515752515206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,992 miles (+9,717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    67,992 miles
    Test number
    648063914223
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass58,275 miles (+7,927)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    58,275 miles
    Test number
    157241623285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass50,348 miles (+6,773)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    50,348 miles
    Test number
    247659712252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass43,575 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    43,575 miles
    Test number
    447061021210
    • NoteNSF tyre has damage to outter sidewall but doesnt appear to have exposed cords+ also has nail in tread
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are close to limit and both have slight damage to outter sidewalls

Questions about LB08 BDV

Does LB08 BDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 BDV expired on 14 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 BDV?
The MOT on LB08 BDV expired on 14 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 BDV done?
LB08 BDV was recorded at 129,880 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2025, an average of 6,353 miles a year.
Has LB08 BDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 BDV has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB08 BDV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB08 BDV find?
LB08 BDV passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective smear and judder; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users after being sat at idle for a period of time; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded, and 9 more.

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