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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

LB08 BTUMOT history

LB08 BTU is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 219,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
219,701 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
13,042 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 BTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 BTU was last recorded at 219,701 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,695 miles · 20 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
13,042 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 219,701 miles
  • 2024 – 209,356 miles
  • 2023 – 200,237 miles
  • 2022 – 187,996 miles
  • 2021 – 175,919 miles
  • 2020 – 164,237 miles
  • 2019 – 143,774 miles
  • 2018 – 130,111 miles
  • 2017 – 117,292 miles
  • 2016 – 101,307 miles
  • 2015 – 84,974 miles
  • 2014 – 66,839 miles
  • 2013 – 50,458 miles
  • 2012 – 37,722 miles
  • 2011 – 28,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,701 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,701 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    219,701 miles
    Test number
    922599613897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail219,695 miles (+10,339)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,695 miles
    Test number
    911255677377
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass209,356 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    209,356 miles
    Test number
    442397861190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on tread bars 265 /35 zr18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail209,356 miles (+9,119)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,356 miles
    Test number
    227567841071
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on tread bars 265 /35 zr18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass200,237 miles (+12,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    200,237 miles
    Test number
    698490638623
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass187,996 miles (+12,077)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    187,996 miles
    Test number
    309408003595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass175,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    175,919 miles
    Test number
    894636490016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail175,919 miles (+11,682)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,919 miles
    Test number
    334140408715
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass164,237 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    164,237 miles
    Test number
    976525589480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail164,234 miles (+20,460)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,234 miles
    Test number
    203441383754
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass143,774 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    143,774 miles
    Test number
    580997714284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail143,753 miles (+13,642)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,753 miles
    Test number
    504733277491
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass130,111 miles (+12,819)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    130,111 miles
    Test number
    847140215806
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass117,292 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    117,292 miles
    Test number
    598212808298
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail117,292 miles (+15,985)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,292 miles
    Test number
    944392992393
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass101,307 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    101,307 miles
    Test number
    628122212237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

  17. Fail101,307 miles (+16,333)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,307 miles
    Test number
    534057566223
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

  18. Pass84,974 miles (+18,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    84,974 miles
    Test number
    308519245133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass66,839 miles (+16,381)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    66,839 miles
    Test number
    527275234186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,458 miles (+12,736)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    50,458 miles
    Test number
    825734333141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,722 miles (+8,772)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    37,722 miles
    Test number
    889912032134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,950 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    28,950 miles
    Test number
    669873221152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LB08 BTU

Does LB08 BTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 BTU is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB08 BTU?
The MOT on LB08 BTU is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 BTU done?
LB08 BTU was recorded at 219,701 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 13,042 miles a year.
Has LB08 BTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 BTU has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 BTU 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 BTU find?
LB08 BTU passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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