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Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

LR08 SVOMOT history

LR08 SVO is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 29 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 238,671 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

LR08 SVO silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
238,671 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 SVO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 SVO was last recorded at 238,671 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
238,303 miles · 9 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
368 miles
Average per year
13,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 238,671 miles
  • 2024 – 220,415 miles
  • 2023 – 219,420 miles
  • 2022 – 211,334 miles
  • 2021 – 203,750 miles
  • 2020 – 199,182 miles
  • 2019 – 188,032 miles
  • 2018 – 178,040 miles
  • 2017 – 174,466 miles
  • 2016 – 159,370 miles
  • 2015 – 155,886 miles
  • 2014 – 123,001 miles
  • 2013 – 85,074 miles
  • 2012 – 69,089 miles
  • 2011 – 41,134 miles
  • 2010 – 28,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass238,671 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryHorn is a switch

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, but not excessive

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass238,671 miles (+368)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    238,671 miles
    Test number
    648350706188
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHorn is a switch

  2. Fail238,303 miles (+17,888)1 dangerous8 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,303 miles
    Test number
    843841500148
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass220,415 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    220,415 miles
    Test number
    312398249218
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively x4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  4. Fail220,415 miles (+995)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,415 miles
    Test number
    524149105724
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively x4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  5. Pass219,420 miles (+6)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    219,420 miles
    Test number
    955395517102
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front backing plate cable tied but secure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail219,414 miles (+8,080)1 dangerous1 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,414 miles
    Test number
    571732611340
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front backing plate cable tied but secure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass211,334 miles (+139)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    211,334 miles
    Test number
    217732415570
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail211,195 miles (+7,445)2 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,195 miles
    Test number
    395468210480
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass203,750 miles (+4,568)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    203,750 miles
    Test number
    348460338164
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass199,182 miles (+11,150)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    199,182 miles
    Test number
    826438479364
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass188,032 miles (+9,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    188,032 miles
    Test number
    364578170180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass178,040 miles (+3,574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    178,040 miles
    Test number
    133733480462
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass174,466 miles (+15,096)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    174,466 miles
    Test number
    178328652871
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass159,370 miles (+3,484)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    159,370 miles
    Test number
    619325160814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass155,886 miles (+32,885)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    155,886 miles
    Test number
    185742841837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass123,001 miles (+30,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    123,001 miles
    Test number
    909629054286
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass92,734 miles (+7,660)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    92,734 miles
    Test number
    937173084008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,074 miles (+12,670)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    85,074 miles
    Test number
    668030573200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail72,404 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,404 miles
    Test number
    186707983485
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass72,404 miles (+3,315)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    72,404 miles
    Test number
    975677983067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,089 miles (+27,955)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    69,089 miles
    Test number
    185761332446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,134 miles (+12,295)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    41,134 miles
    Test number
    209165821475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,839 miles (+6,268)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    28,839 miles
    Test number
    471070110331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    22,571 miles
    Test number
    423334470149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 SVO

Does LR08 SVO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 SVO is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR08 SVO?
The MOT on LR08 SVO is valid until 21 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 SVO done?
LR08 SVO was recorded at 238,671 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 13,943 miles a year.
Has LR08 SVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 SVO has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 SVO 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 SVO find?
LR08 SVO passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; front oil leak, but not excessive; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side, and 1 more.

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