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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

LR08 XFEMOT history

LR08 XFE is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 180,522 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2026.

LR08 XFE black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
180,522 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,364 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 XFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 XFE was last recorded at 180,522 miles on 14 Feb 2026, 10,862 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
169,660 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,862 miles
Average per year
8,364 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,522 miles
  • 2025 – 169,660 miles
  • 2024 – 165,810 miles
  • 2022 – 163,435 miles
  • 2021 – 158,241 miles
  • 2020 – 151,616 miles
  • 2019 – 143,565 miles
  • 2018 – 131,092 miles
  • 2017 – 121,616 miles
  • 2016 – 105,934 miles
  • 2015 – 94,061 miles
  • 2014 – 77,669 miles
  • 2013 – 72,833 miles
  • 2012 – 69,836 miles
  • 2011 – 55,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,522 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,522 miles (+10,862)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    180,522 miles
    Test number
    918973293274
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass169,660 miles (+3,850)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    169,660 miles
    Test number
    261599207847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass165,810 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    165,810 miles
    Test number
    145834951666
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail165,810 miles (+2,375)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,810 miles
    Test number
    744716557059
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass163,435 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    163,435 miles
    Test number
    202114704476
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear into flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail163,435 miles (+5,194)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,435 miles
    Test number
    185326871344
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear into flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass158,241 miles (+6,625)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    158,241 miles
    Test number
    720264996166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass151,616 miles (+8,051)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    151,616 miles
    Test number
    270986221087
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp damaged.
    • AdvisoryCover sills fitted (inspection)

  9. Pass143,565 miles (+12,473)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    143,565 miles
    Test number
    463974055535
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively near excessive. (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle. (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass131,092 miles (+9,476)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    131,092 miles
    Test number
    195146637365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass121,616 miles (+15,682)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    121,616 miles
    Test number
    814553091626
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass105,934 miles (+11,873)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    105,934 miles
    Test number
    632599775074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,061 miles (+16,392)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    94,061 miles
    Test number
    898810465124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,669 miles (+4,836)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    77,669 miles
    Test number
    797819914179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    72,833 miles
    Test number
    838264313190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,833 miles (+2,997)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,833 miles
    Test number
    846334113124
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  17. Pass69,836 miles (+13,886)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    69,836 miles
    Test number
    329585832175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    55,950 miles
    Test number
    909424481016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 XFE

Does LR08 XFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 XFE is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 XFE?
The MOT on LR08 XFE is valid until 14 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 XFE done?
LR08 XFE was recorded at 180,522 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2026, an average of 8,364 miles a year.
Has LR08 XFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 XFE has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 XFE 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 XFE find?
LR08 XFE passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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