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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc

LR08 WHAMOT history

LR08 WHA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 14 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 84,706 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

LR08 WHA black Mercedes-Benz B-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
84,706 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 WHA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
B-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 WHA was last recorded at 84,706 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 9,462 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Apr 2021: 17,389 miles, lower than 44,915 miles on 26 Mar 2020.

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
75,244 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,462 miles
Average per year
4,729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,706 miles
  • 2024 – 75,244 miles
  • 2023 – 69,516 miles
  • 2022 – 63,513 miles
  • 2021 – 17,389 miles
  • 2020 – 44,915 miles
  • 2019 – 42,315 miles
  • 2018 – 42,241 miles
  • 2017 – 41,446 miles
  • 2016 – 40,228 miles
  • 2015 – 38,414 miles
  • 2014 – 34,971 miles
  • 2013 – 28,199 miles
  • 2012 – 23,317 miles
  • 2011 – 16,162 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,706 miles
  • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Front fog lamp not working
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slightly loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderseal covered all underneath

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,706 miles (+9,462)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    84,706 miles
    Test number
    794477856599
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slightly loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderseal covered all underneath

  2. Pass75,244 miles (+5,728)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    75,244 miles
    Test number
    293253752187
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f bumper insecure taped up

  3. Pass69,516 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    69,516 miles
    Test number
    899977223990
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever travel

  4. Fail69,516 miles (+6,003)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,516 miles
    Test number
    526747579774
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever travel

  5. Pass63,513 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    63,513 miles
    Test number
    615419691664
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pads wearing low

  6. Fail63,513 miles (+46,124)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,513 miles
    Test number
    728562845296
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pads wearing low

  7. Pass17,389 miles (-27,526)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    17,389 miles
    Test number
    890093936733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,915 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    44,915 miles
    Test number
    855816440814
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail44,915 miles (+2,600)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,915 miles
    Test number
    412884112281
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass42,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    42,315 miles
    Test number
    497026705277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail42,315 miles (+74)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,315 miles
    Test number
    770056814888
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass42,241 miles (+795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    42,241 miles
    Test number
    135400800449
    • AdvisoryFront wipers just cleaning screen and rear split
    • AdvisorySmall cut in tread of nearside front tyre

  13. Pass41,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    41,446 miles
    Test number
    701265396704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail41,446 miles (+1,218)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,446 miles
    Test number
    766018779683
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass40,228 miles (+1,814)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    40,228 miles
    Test number
    124349001567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,414 miles (+3,443)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    38,414 miles
    Test number
    725730475057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,971 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    34,971 miles
    Test number
    745310394183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail34,967 miles (+6,768)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,967 miles
    Test number
    216148184461
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front tyer perished

  19. Pass28,199 miles (+4,882)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    28,199 miles
    Test number
    619682393113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass23,317 miles (+7,155)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    23,317 miles
    Test number
    246828392112
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass16,162 miles (+1,287)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    16,162 miles
    Test number
    998400801265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    14,875 miles
    Test number
    187931861080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail14,875 miles2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,875 miles
    Test number
    218440661093
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LR08 WHA

Does LR08 WHA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 WHA is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR08 WHA?
The MOT on LR08 WHA is valid until 7 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 WHA done?
LR08 WHA was recorded at 84,706 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 4,729 miles a year.
Has LR08 WHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 WHA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 WHA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Apr 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 WHA find?
LR08 WHA passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides; nearside front front fog lamp not working; offside front bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slightly loose, and 3 more.

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