Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,498 cc
LR08 XFLMOT history
LR08 XFL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 105,620 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 May 2027
- Mileage
- 105,620 mi
- At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,919 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 XFL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 31 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 XFL was last recorded at 105,620 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 1,514 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 104,106 miles · 28 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,514 miles
- Average per year
- 4,919 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 105,620 miles
- 2025 – 104,106 miles
- 2024 – 101,667 miles
- 2023 – 96,183 miles
- 2022 – 90,461 miles
- 2021 – 85,926 miles
- 2020 – 81,872 miles
- 2019 – 76,344 miles
- 2018 – 72,690 miles
- 2017 – 69,410 miles
- 2016 – 58,698 miles
- 2015 – 54,900 miles
- 2014 – 51,356 miles
- 2013 – 43,978 miles
- 2012 – 38,547 miles
- 2011 – 31,930 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass105,620 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))
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 Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
24 tests since 5 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,620 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2027
- Odometer
- 105,620 miles
- Test number
- 856969102916
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail105,620 miles (+1,514)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,620 miles
- Test number
- 100680868876
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass104,106 miles (+2,439)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2026
- Odometer
- 104,106 miles
- Test number
- 362264684302
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers corroded both sides
Pass101,667 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2025
- Odometer
- 101,667 miles
- Test number
- 127213953461
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail101,667 miles (+5,484)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,667 miles
- Test number
- 772314678377
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass96,183 miles (+5,722)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2024
- Odometer
- 96,183 miles
- Test number
- 266743856870
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass90,461 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2023
- Odometer
- 90,461 miles
- Test number
- 917704343857
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,461 miles (+131)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,461 miles
- Test number
- 550267539860
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail90,330 miles (+4,404)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,330 miles
- Test number
- 214542570327
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass85,926 miles (+4,054)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2022
- Odometer
- 85,926 miles
- Test number
- 882134118606
- AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION
Pass81,872 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2021
- Odometer
- 81,872 miles
- Test number
- 156571323122
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail81,867 miles (+5,523)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,867 miles
- Test number
- 634283277293
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass76,344 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 76,344 miles
- Test number
- 534722826858
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,344 miles (+3,654)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,344 miles
- Test number
- 540384475965
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass72,690 miles (+3,280)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2019
- Odometer
- 72,690 miles
- Test number
- 196754235288
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear tyres age cracking
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Pass69,410 miles (+10,712)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2018
- Odometer
- 69,410 miles
- Test number
- 218015262551
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear tyres cracked
Pass58,698 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2017
- Odometer
- 58,698 miles
- Test number
- 948247152415
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted
Fail58,698 miles (+3,798)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,698 miles
- Test number
- 434343010732
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted
Pass54,900 miles (+3,544)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2016
- Odometer
- 54,900 miles
- Test number
- 845018715166
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass51,356 miles (+7,378)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2015
- Odometer
- 51,356 miles
- Test number
- 299407424142
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass43,978 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2014
- Odometer
- 43,978 miles
- Test number
- 979529023170
- NoteBoth ront tyres bald on outer edge close to legal limit
- NoteNearside rear jacking point missing
- NoteNoise from engine pulley aera
- NoteOffside door mirror repeater lens cracked and taped up
Fail43,978 miles (+5,431)1 dangerous6 failures5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,978 miles
- Test number
- 685469123125
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteBoth ront tyres bald on outer edge close to legal limit
- NoteHandbrake lever comes up high
- NoteNearside rear jacking point missing
- NoteNoise from engine pulley aera
- NoteOffside door mirror repeater lens cracked and taped up
Pass38,547 miles (+6,617)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2013
- Odometer
- 38,547 miles
- Test number
- 397791532189
- Note'Squeak' from auxillary belt area of engine - Lubricated during test.
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracking/worn in sidewalls but just within limits at time of test (185/65x15).
- NoteVarious fine chips in windscreen.
Pass31,930 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2012
- Odometer
- 31,930 miles
- Test number
- 157145421118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR08 XFL
- Does LR08 XFL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 XFL is valid until 13 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 XFL?
- The MOT on LR08 XFL is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR08 XFL done?
- LR08 XFL was recorded at 105,620 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 4,919 miles a year.
- Has LR08 XFL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 XFL has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR08 XFL 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 XFL find?
- LR08 XFL passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly loose; front upper brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; offside rear road wheel slightly distorted, and 2 more.
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