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Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

LR08 XMWMOT history

LR08 XMW is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 158,755 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

LR08 XMW silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
158,755 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,795 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 XMW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 XMW was last recorded at 158,755 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 8,198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,557 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,198 miles
Average per year
8,795 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,755 miles
  • 2024 – 150,557 miles
  • 2023 – 150,540 miles
  • 2022 – 142,560 miles
  • 2021 – 129,828 miles
  • 2020 – 99,876 miles
  • 2019 – 93,037 miles
  • 2018 – 85,163 miles
  • 2017 – 69,997 miles
  • 2015 – 53,803 miles
  • 2014 – 47,549 miles
  • 2013 – 43,816 miles
  • 2012 – 39,770 miles
  • 2011 – 36,387 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,755 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,755 miles (+8,198)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    158,755 miles
    Test number
    994226552941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass150,557 miles (+17)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    150,557 miles
    Test number
    879070724453
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail150,540 miles (+7,980)1 dangerous6 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,540 miles
    Test number
    357940059239
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass142,560 miles (+12,732)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    142,560 miles
    Test number
    665990109856
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass129,828 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    129,828 miles
    Test number
    144569341029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail129,824 miles (+29,948)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,824 miles
    Test number
    602350111241
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass99,876 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    99,876 miles
    Test number
    998865553871
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail99,876 miles (+6,839)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,876 miles
    Test number
    746045438647
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass93,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,037 miles
    Test number
    788563007192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail93,037 miles (+7,874)3 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,037 miles
    Test number
    628239925705
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass85,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    85,163 miles
    Test number
    889376759347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,163 miles (+15,166)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,163 miles
    Test number
    581558004530
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  13. Pass69,997 miles (+16,194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    69,997 miles
    Test number
    857248086446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass53,803 miles (+6,254)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    53,803 miles
    Test number
    433447510614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail47,549 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,549 miles
    Test number
    456150944453
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBonnet struts weak
    • NoteNSR parking brake recording little or no effort

  16. Pass47,549 miles (+3,733)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    47,549 miles
    Test number
    825820144390
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBonnet struts weak
    • NoteNSR parking brake recording little or no effort

  17. Pass43,816 miles (+4,046)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    43,816 miles
    Test number
    366028543313
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass39,770 miles (+3,383)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    39,770 miles
    Test number
    119128042305
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass36,387 miles (+6,413)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    36,387 miles
    Test number
    517770951318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,974 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    29,974 miles
    Test number
    725726291061
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LR08 XMW

Does LR08 XMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 XMW is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR08 XMW?
The MOT on LR08 XMW is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 XMW done?
LR08 XMW was recorded at 158,755 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 8,795 miles a year.
Has LR08 XMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 XMW has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 XMW 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 XMW find?
LR08 XMW passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre slightly damaged; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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