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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

LR08 GVCMOT history

LR08 GVC is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 118,737 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

LR08 GVC black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
118,737 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 GVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 GVC was last recorded at 118,737 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 4,667 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Oct 2014: 30,343 miles, lower than 34,908 miles on 19 Sept 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
114,070 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,667 miles
Average per year
6,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,737 miles
  • 2025 – 114,070 miles
  • 2024 – 109,140 miles
  • 2023 – 104,129 miles
  • 2022 – 98,587 miles
  • 2021 – 89,574 miles
  • 2020 – 76,317 miles
  • 2019 – 71,413 miles
  • 2018 – 65,452 miles
  • 2017 – 59,256 miles
  • 2016 – 53,829 miles
  • 2015 – 43,058 miles
  • 2014 – 30,343 miles
  • 2013 – 34,908 miles
  • 2012 – 28,572 miles
  • 2011 – 20,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,737 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,737 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    118,737 miles
    Test number
    826038647343
    • 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))

  2. Fail118,737 miles (+4,667)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,737 miles
    Test number
    881622844052
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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))

  3. Pass114,070 miles (+4,930)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    114,070 miles
    Test number
    385226395919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass109,140 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    109,140 miles
    Test number
    237575480366
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail109,140 miles (+5,011)4 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,140 miles
    Test number
    878752164619
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake insecure disc back plate (1.1.21 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass104,129 miles (+5,542)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    104,129 miles
    Test number
    425115679194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass98,587 miles (+9,013)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    98,587 miles
    Test number
    812958298767
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Pass89,574 miles (+13,257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    89,574 miles
    Test number
    378693708867
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and covers fitted not allowing full inspection of area

  9. Pass76,317 miles (+4,904)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    76,317 miles
    Test number
    421045012412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,413 miles (+5,961)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,413 miles
    Test number
    461205586474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,452 miles (+6,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    65,452 miles
    Test number
    674305482483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass59,256 miles (+5,427)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    59,256 miles
    Test number
    280008648811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,829 miles (+10,771)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    53,829 miles
    Test number
    803182286615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,058 miles (+12,715)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    43,058 miles
    Test number
    633816739204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    30,343 miles
    Test number
    475065174274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail30,343 miles (-4,565)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,343 miles
    Test number
    908145174256
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass34,908 miles (+6,336)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    34,908 miles
    Test number
    669662363265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    28,572 miles
    Test number
    276979042257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail28,572 miles (+7,681)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,572 miles
    Test number
    515958342295
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass20,891 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    20,891 miles
    Test number
    597560741127
    • 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)

  21. Fail20,891 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,891 miles
    Test number
    277779431177
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

Questions about LR08 GVC

Does LR08 GVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 GVC is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 GVC?
The MOT on LR08 GVC is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 GVC done?
LR08 GVC was recorded at 118,737 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 6,440 miles a year.
Has LR08 GVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 GVC has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 GVC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Oct 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 GVC find?
LR08 GVC passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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