
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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass124,850 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 124,850 miles
- Test number
- 108150869965
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass120,067 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 120,067 miles
- Test number
- 952319323845
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass107,133 miles (+12,445)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 107,133 miles
- Test number
- 642204125996
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak
Pass94,688 miles (+12,552)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 94,688 miles
- Test number
- 514783333869
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,136 miles (+14,144)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 82,136 miles
- Test number
- 515752515206
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
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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