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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass159,116 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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))
  3. Pass150,479 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    150,479 miles
    Test number
    420180434327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass121,925 miles (+6,244)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    121,925 miles
    Test number
    930237755267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    115,681 miles
    Test number
    117439708075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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))
  11. 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
  12. 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))
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. Pass81,937 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    81,937 miles
    Test number
    750463605842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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
  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. Pass64,013 miles (+8,028)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    64,013 miles
    Test number
    459454404124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,985 miles (+9,238)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    55,985 miles
    Test number
    319743313130
    • NoteONE REVERSING LIGHT OUT
  21. Pass46,747 miles (+7,831)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    46,747 miles
    Test number
    435954822189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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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