
Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc
LL08 FRVMOT history
LL08 FRV is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz R-Class first used on 19 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 159,116 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 159,116 mi
- At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,032 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL08 FRV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- R-Class
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 19 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL08 FRV was last recorded at 159,116 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 72 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 159,044 miles · 20 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 72 miles
- Average per year
- 8,032 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 159,116 miles
- 2025 – 150,479 miles
- 2024 – 139,215 miles
- 2023 – 130,061 miles
- 2022 – 121,925 miles
- 2021 – 115,681 miles
- 2020 – 109,230 miles
- 2019 – 101,279 miles
- 2018 – 92,184 miles
- 2017 – 81,937 miles
- 2016 – 77,486 miles
- 2015 – 71,391 miles
- 2014 – 64,013 miles
- 2013 – 55,985 miles
- 2012 – 46,747 miles
- 2011 – 38,916 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded replacement advised (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded replacement advised (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 3rd row seat (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryPark brake operating pedal has limited reserve travel
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Oil leaking excessively from engine
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
22 tests since 6 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,116 miles (+72)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 159,116 miles
- Test number
- 115682488081
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded replacement advised (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded replacement advised (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 3rd row seat (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPark brake operating pedal has limited reserve travel
Fail159,044 miles (+8,565)7 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,044 miles
- Test number
- 647670249809
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment foot pedal (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded replacement advised (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded replacement advised (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 3rd row seat (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass150,479 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 150,479 miles
- Test number
- 420180434327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,473 miles (+11,258)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,473 miles
- Test number
- 838787307908
- MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass139,215 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2025
- Odometer
- 139,215 miles
- Test number
- 151317121882
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and o/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail139,212 miles (+9,151)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,212 miles
- Test number
- 830178346606
- MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and o/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass130,061 miles (+8,136)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2024
- Odometer
- 130,061 miles
- Test number
- 505678292684
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass121,925 miles (+6,244)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2023
- Odometer
- 121,925 miles
- Test number
- 930237755267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,681 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2022
- Odometer
- 115,681 miles
- Test number
- 117439708075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,679 miles (+6,449)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,679 miles
- Test number
- 361581348128
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass109,230 miles (+7,951)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2021
- Odometer
- 109,230 miles
- Test number
- 572634509234
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryPARK BRAKE PEDAL has limited reserve travel
Pass101,279 miles (+9,095)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 101,279 miles
- Test number
- 356136367813
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAir suspension levelling obviously incorrect
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass92,184 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2019
- Odometer
- 92,184 miles
- Test number
- 272382817062
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryEngine has oil leak
Fail92,174 miles (+10,237)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,174 miles
- Test number
- 431957399363
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryEngine has oil leak
Pass81,937 miles (+42)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2018
- Odometer
- 81,937 miles
- Test number
- 750463605842
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,895 miles (+4,409)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,895 miles
- Test number
- 792146386778
- FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass77,486 miles (+6,095)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 77,486 miles
- Test number
- 657197939220
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass71,391 miles (+7,378)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 71,391 miles
- Test number
- 229029015196
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass64,013 miles (+8,028)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 64,013 miles
- Test number
- 459454404124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,985 miles (+9,238)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2014
- Odometer
- 55,985 miles
- Test number
- 319743313130
- NoteONE REVERSING LIGHT OUT
Pass46,747 miles (+7,831)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2013
- Odometer
- 46,747 miles
- Test number
- 435954822189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,916 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2012
- Odometer
- 38,916 miles
- Test number
- 168206921197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL08 FRV
- Does LL08 FRV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 FRV is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL08 FRV?
- The MOT on LL08 FRV is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL08 FRV done?
- LL08 FRV was recorded at 159,116 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 8,032 miles a year.
- Has LL08 FRV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL08 FRV has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LL08 FRV 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 LL08 FRV find?
- LL08 FRV passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded replacement advised; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded replacement advised, and 3 more.
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