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Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,699 cc

LR08 SBYMOT history

LR08 SBY is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 20 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 140,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

LR08 SBY silver Mercedes-Benz B-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
140,748 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 SBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
B-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,699 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 SBY was last recorded at 140,748 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 6,207 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,541 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,207 miles
Average per year
8,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,748 miles
  • 2025 – 134,541 miles
  • 2024 – 129,186 miles
  • 2023 – 122,139 miles
  • 2022 – 114,958 miles
  • 2021 – 107,010 miles
  • 2020 – 99,632 miles
  • 2019 – 87,767 miles
  • 2018 – 74,937 miles
  • 2017 – 61,196 miles
  • 2016 – 56,360 miles
  • 2015 – 48,604 miles
  • 2014 – 42,699 miles
  • 2013 – 33,386 miles
  • 2012 – 27,035 miles
  • 2011 – 20,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,748 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both nearside/offside (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside/offside and a cross the axle (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both nearside/offside (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.

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,748 miles (+6,207)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    140,748 miles
    Test number
    982996414266
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both nearside/offside (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside/offside and a cross the axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both nearside/offside (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass134,541 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    134,541 miles
    Test number
    573672535573
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail134,540 miles (+5,354)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,540 miles
    Test number
    443160640611
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass129,186 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    129,186 miles
    Test number
    260343823353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail129,183 miles (+7,044)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,183 miles
    Test number
    708910088481
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

  6. Pass122,139 miles (+7,181)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    122,139 miles
    Test number
    664642776372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass114,958 miles (+7,948)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    114,958 miles
    Test number
    240771705720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    107,010 miles
    Test number
    837498187007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail107,009 miles (+7,377)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,009 miles
    Test number
    363106961331
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass99,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    99,632 miles
    Test number
    250196765908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail99,631 miles (+11,864)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,631 miles
    Test number
    198850812590
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint 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))

  12. Pass87,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    87,767 miles
    Test number
    575243519043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail87,767 miles (+12,830)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,767 miles
    Test number
    826160411407
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass74,937 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    74,937 miles
    Test number
    141574426871
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail74,937 miles (+13,741)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,937 miles
    Test number
    621293267954
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass61,196 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    61,196 miles
    Test number
    676999707752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,195 miles (+4,835)1 dangerous7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,195 miles
    Test number
    412252116541
    • DangerousOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

  18. Pass56,360 miles (+7,756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    56,360 miles
    Test number
    621222216639
    • AdvisoryPlay in bottom engine mount

  19. Pass48,604 miles (+5,905)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    48,604 miles
    Test number
    285377255048
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing close to tread limits

  20. Pass42,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    42,699 miles
    Test number
    527329854096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,699 miles (+9,313)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,699 miles
    Test number
    887287454041
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteScrew in offside front tyre

  22. Fail33,386 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,386 miles
    Test number
    175324843063
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on edges

  23. Pass33,386 miles (+6,351)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    33,386 miles
    Test number
    837094243073
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on edges

  24. Pass27,035 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    27,035 miles
    Test number
    108185152432
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail27,035 miles (+6,849)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,035 miles
    Test number
    987375852020
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass20,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    20,186 miles
    Test number
    326157771058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 SBY

Does LR08 SBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 SBY is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 SBY?
The MOT on LR08 SBY is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 SBY done?
LR08 SBY was recorded at 140,748 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 8,075 miles a year.
Has LR08 SBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 SBY has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 SBY 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 SBY find?
LR08 SBY passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective both nearside/offside; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside/offside; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside/offside and a cross the axle, and 1 more.

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