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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

LR08 GVUMOT history

LR08 GVU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 14 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2023 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 137,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2022.

LR08 GVU black Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2023
Mileage
137,762 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,855 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 GVU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 GVU was last recorded at 137,762 miles on 2 Nov 2022, 7,249 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,513 miles · 4 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
7,249 miles
Average per year
7,855 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 137,762 miles
  • 2021 – 130,513 miles
  • 2020 – 126,553 miles
  • 2019 – 121,508 miles
  • 2018 – 115,468 miles
  • 2017 – 112,548 miles
  • 2016 – 105,438 miles
  • 2015 – 97,112 miles
  • 2014 – 88,054 miles
  • 2013 – 78,144 miles
  • 2012 – 64,860 miles
  • 2011 – 46,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,762 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,762 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    137,762 miles
    Test number
    276086896732
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail137,762 miles (+7,249)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,762 miles
    Test number
    412450779397
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass130,513 miles (+3,960)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    130,513 miles
    Test number
    223508049551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,553 miles (+5,045)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    126,553 miles
    Test number
    234343012316
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHand brake efficiency 16%

  5. Pass121,508 miles (+908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    121,508 miles
    Test number
    695722169630
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass120,600 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    120,600 miles
    Test number
    666481316074
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail120,599 miles (+5,131)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,599 miles
    Test number
    297139588703
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass115,468 miles (+2,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    115,468 miles
    Test number
    704009511911
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Pass112,548 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    112,548 miles
    Test number
    377436024611
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail112,544 miles (+7,106)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,544 miles
    Test number
    365658280852
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass105,438 miles (+47)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    105,438 miles
    Test number
    564418887832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail105,391 miles (+8,279)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,391 miles
    Test number
    355761314302
    • FailureFuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass97,112 miles (+5)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    97,112 miles
    Test number
    355557755094
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail97,107 miles (+9,053)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,107 miles
    Test number
    917210155065
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteGearbox mounting defective
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass88,054 miles (+9,910)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    88,054 miles
    Test number
    869659644065
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing low on outer side
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low on inner side

  16. Pass78,144 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    78,144 miles
    Test number
    595386943006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail78,143 miles (+13,283)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,143 miles
    Test number
    575525743001
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass64,860 miles (+18,664)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    64,860 miles
    Test number
    955792352054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,196 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    46,196 miles
    Test number
    505166661086
    • 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 GVU

Does LR08 GVU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 GVU expired on 1 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 GVU?
The MOT on LR08 GVU expired on 1 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 GVU done?
LR08 GVU was recorded at 137,762 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2022, an average of 7,855 miles a year.
Has LR08 GVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 GVU has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LR08 GVU 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 LR08 GVU find?
LR08 GVU passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2022 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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