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Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

LR08 XMZMOT history

LR08 XMZ is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 230,512 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

LR08 XMZ blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
230,512 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 XMZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 XMZ was last recorded at 230,512 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
230,511 miles · 23 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
12,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 230,512 miles
  • 2025 – 228,474 miles
  • 2024 – 225,412 miles
  • 2023 – 215,445 miles
  • 2022 – 202,803 miles
  • 2021 – 185,790 miles
  • 2020 – 170,961 miles
  • 2019 – 160,418 miles
  • 2018 – 153,670 miles
  • 2017 – 139,853 miles
  • 2016 – 126,486 miles
  • 2015 – 112,441 miles
  • 2014 – 98,441 miles
  • 2013 – 83,119 miles
  • 2012 – 66,314 miles
  • 2011 – 49,502 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass230,512 miles
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle/diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass230,512 miles (+1)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    230,512 miles
    Test number
    836875752443
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail230,511 miles (+2,037)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,511 miles
    Test number
    420195369746
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back pipes both (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass228,474 miles (+3,062)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    228,474 miles
    Test number
    558719102316
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass225,412 miles (+9,967)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    225,412 miles
    Test number
    722004178548
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror repeater lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass215,445 miles (+12,642)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    215,445 miles
    Test number
    602590277280
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass202,803 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    202,803 miles
    Test number
    699658701874
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail202,803 miles (+17,013)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,803 miles
    Test number
    230653667842
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass185,790 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    185,790 miles
    Test number
    624352086266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail185,788 miles (+14,827)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,788 miles
    Test number
    774012308251
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside dipped headlight is dim, only just passed test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass170,961 miles (+10,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    170,961 miles
    Test number
    952699041319
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass160,418 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    160,418 miles
    Test number
    115182693567
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle/diff (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail160,417 miles (+6,747)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,417 miles
    Test number
    675020686000
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle/diff (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass153,670 miles (+13,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    153,670 miles
    Test number
    510580585005
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass139,853 miles (+13,367)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    139,853 miles
    Test number
    260354361792
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWiper blades worn

  15. Pass126,486 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    126,486 miles
    Test number
    947102534197
    • AdvisoryAdvise both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

  16. Fail126,486 miles (+14,045)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,486 miles
    Test number
    977406058073
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryAdvise both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

  17. Pass112,441 miles (+14,000)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    112,441 miles
    Test number
    557129775062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass98,441 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    98,441 miles
    Test number
    179983284436
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail98,441 miles (+15,322)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,441 miles
    Test number
    475183084077
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass83,119 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    83,119 miles
    Test number
    148850483058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NotePossible washer bottle leak

  21. Fail83,115 miles (+16,801)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,115 miles
    Test number
    347440583044
    • FailureFront registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NotePossible washer bottle leak

  22. Pass66,314 miles (+16,812)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    66,314 miles
    Test number
    558391782057
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteFront registration plate margin appears incorrect
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cuts in tread
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn outer edge

  23. Pass49,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    49,502 miles
    Test number
    336342581027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 XMZ

Does LR08 XMZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 XMZ is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 XMZ?
The MOT on LR08 XMZ is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 XMZ done?
LR08 XMZ was recorded at 230,512 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 12,065 miles a year.
Has LR08 XMZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 XMZ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 XMZ 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 XMZ find?
LR08 XMZ passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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