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Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

LR08 XMYMOT history

LR08 XMY is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 252,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

LR08 XMY silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
252,931 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
14,953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 XMY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 XMY was last recorded at 252,931 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
252,931 miles · 8 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
14,953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 252,931 miles
  • 2025 – 247,635 miles
  • 2024 – 241,246 miles
  • 2023 – 235,753 miles
  • 2022 – 230,675 miles
  • 2021 – 225,609 miles
  • 2020 – 219,689 miles
  • 2019 – 213,822 miles
  • 2018 – 205,865 miles
  • 2017 – 198,725 miles
  • 2016 – 172,654 miles
  • 2015 – 145,887 miles
  • 2014 – 100,318 miles
  • 2013 – 41,383 miles
  • 2012 – 31,654 miles
  • 2011 – 20,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass252,931 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass252,931 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    252,931 miles
    Test number
    273371785003
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail252,931 miles (+5,296)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,931 miles
    Test number
    754536466363
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension component fractured suspension arm bush (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass247,635 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    247,635 miles
    Test number
    553884320273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail247,635 miles (+6,389)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,635 miles
    Test number
    194076710506
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Steering wheel rim fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass241,246 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    241,246 miles
    Test number
    621633010644
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail241,245 miles (+5,492)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,245 miles
    Test number
    728773332251
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  7. Pass235,753 miles (+5,078)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    235,753 miles
    Test number
    353122044965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass230,675 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    230,675 miles
    Test number
    389140356805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail230,673 miles (+5,064)1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,673 miles
    Test number
    453722727591
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass225,609 miles (+5,920)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    225,609 miles
    Test number
    252019285275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass219,689 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    219,689 miles
    Test number
    449832607339
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Fail219,686 miles (+5,864)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,686 miles
    Test number
    556577580798
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost at limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  13. Pass213,822 miles (+7,957)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    213,822 miles
    Test number
    609956794588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass205,865 miles (+7,140)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    205,865 miles
    Test number
    821657339628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass198,725 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    198,725 miles
    Test number
    692500693918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail198,592 miles (+25,938)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,592 miles
    Test number
    263964476779
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass172,654 miles (+756)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    172,654 miles
    Test number
    712297766601
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread worn and edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake lazy and did not lock out on brake test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres tread starting to get low
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryStone chips In windscreen
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  18. Fail171,898 miles (+26,011)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,898 miles
    Test number
    634341189278
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread worn and edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake lazy and did not lock out on brake test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres tread starting to get low
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryStone chips In windscreen
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  19. Pass145,887 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    145,887 miles
    Test number
    179828215274
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteOffside front road wheel distorted

  20. Fail145,887 miles (+45,569)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,887 miles
    Test number
    835668515292
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteOffside front road wheel distorted

  21. Pass100,318 miles (+58,935)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    100,318 miles
    Test number
    809409014216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,383 miles (+3,292)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    41,383 miles
    Test number
    215121123235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,091 miles (+6,437)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    38,091 miles
    Test number
    996617523167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail31,654 miles (+3,380)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,654 miles
    Test number
    287468092202
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • NoteRear brake pads contaminated

  25. Pass28,274 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    28,274 miles
    Test number
    559230532176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail28,270 miles (+7,504)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,270 miles
    Test number
    285067812452
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  27. Pass20,766 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    20,766 miles
    Test number
    607630761066
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LR08 XMY

Does LR08 XMY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 XMY is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 XMY?
The MOT on LR08 XMY is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 XMY done?
LR08 XMY was recorded at 252,931 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 14,953 miles a year.
Has LR08 XMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 XMY has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 XMY 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 XMY find?
LR08 XMY passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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