Mercedes-Benz B-Class
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,498 cc
LR08 SBZMOT history
LR08 SBZ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 6 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 128,647 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 128,647 mi
- At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,123 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 SBZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- B-Class
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 6 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 SBZ was last recorded at 128,647 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 7,189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 Dec 2020: 99,338 miles, lower than 99,348 miles on 20 Nov 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 121,458 miles · 9 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,189 miles
- Average per year
- 7,123 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 128,647 miles
- 2024 – 121,458 miles
- 2023 – 115,398 miles
- 2022 – 112,464 miles
- 2021 – 106,071 miles
- 2020 – 99,339 miles
- 2019 – 96,957 miles
- 2018 – 92,333 miles
- 2017 – 86,992 miles
- 2016 – 83,214 miles
- 2015 – 81,986 miles
- 2014 – 74,013 miles
- 2013 – 61,269 miles
- 2012 – 35,885 miles
- 2011 – 23,150 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass128,647 miles
- MinorFront Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken
Major2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken
Major2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
23 tests since 18 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,647 miles (+7,189)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 128,647 miles
- Test number
- 711300048558
- MinorFront Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass121,458 miles (+6,060)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 121,458 miles
- Test number
- 863199300843
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside front (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass115,398 miles (+2,934)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 115,398 miles
- Test number
- 225394004856
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass112,464 miles (+6,393)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 112,464 miles
- Test number
- 892252876883
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass106,071 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 106,071 miles
- Test number
- 589133381832
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,071 miles (+6,732)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,071 miles
- Test number
- 751132601259
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass99,339 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 99,339 miles
- Test number
- 123570326575
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail99,338 miles (-10)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,338 miles
- Test number
- 653361975210
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail99,348 miles (+2,391)9 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,348 miles
- Test number
- 276839524596
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass96,957 miles (+4,624)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 96,957 miles
- Test number
- 457305490429
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass92,333 miles (+5,341)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 92,333 miles
- Test number
- 442104583724
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,992 miles (+3,778)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 86,992 miles
- Test number
- 776877791496
- AdvisoryFront wipers smearing slightly
Pass83,214 miles (+1,228)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 83,214 miles
- Test number
- 836765611126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,986 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 81,986 miles
- Test number
- 833147794189
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load outer casing missing (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail81,986 miles (+7,973)1 failure8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,986 miles
- Test number
- 985071842943
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load outer casing missing (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathered, low inner edge & punctured (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on
Pass74,013 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 74,013 miles
- Test number
- 958967834391
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Fail74,013 miles (+12,744)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,013 miles
- Test number
- 368076334354
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass61,269 miles (+12,554)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 61,269 miles
- Test number
- 398838153305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,715 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 48,715 miles
- Test number
- 949925203005
- NoteCentre rear seatbelt buckle outer casing missing
- NoteWindscreen cracked but not effecting drivers view of the road
Fail48,715 miles (+12,830)5 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,715 miles
- Test number
- 456565403024
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteCentre rear seatbelt buckle outer casing missing
- NoteWindscreen cracked but not effecting drivers view of the road
Pass35,885 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 35,885 miles
- Test number
- 576031842002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,885 miles (+12,735)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,885 miles
- Test number
- 649321842030
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass23,150 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 23,150 miles
- Test number
- 149599341456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR08 SBZ
- Does LR08 SBZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 SBZ is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 SBZ?
- The MOT on LR08 SBZ is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR08 SBZ done?
- LR08 SBZ was recorded at 128,647 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 7,123 miles a year.
- Has LR08 SBZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 SBZ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on LR08 SBZ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Dec 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LR08 SBZ find?
- LR08 SBZ passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front tyre obviously under inflated both; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.