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Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,149 cc

LR08 XNKMOT history

LR08 XNK is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 102,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

LR08 XNK silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2026
Mileage
102,578 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,048 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 XNK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,149 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR08 XNK was last recorded at 102,578 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 7,155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,423 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,155 miles
Average per year
5,048 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,578 miles
  • 2025 – 95,423 miles
  • 2024 – 92,970 miles
  • 2023 – 90,340 miles
  • 2022 – 88,976 miles
  • 2021 – 86,080 miles
  • 2020 – 82,700 miles
  • 2019 – 79,430 miles
  • 2018 – 76,113 miles
  • 2017 – 71,855 miles
  • 2016 – 65,750 miles
  • 2015 – 58,350 miles
  • 2014 – 50,317 miles
  • 2013 – 44,020 miles
  • 2012 – 39,013 miles
  • 2011 – 25,567 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail102,578 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail102,578 miles (+7,155)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,578 miles
    Test number
    708224774533
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass95,423 miles (+2,453)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    95,423 miles
    Test number
    727157359796
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF & NSF top mounts noisey (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated OSR & NSR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass92,970 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    92,970 miles
    Test number
    567127310707
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail92,970 miles (+2,630)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,970 miles
    Test number
    206896641846
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass90,340 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    90,340 miles
    Test number
    294711709754
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail90,339 miles (+1,363)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,339 miles
    Test number
    522966452834
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass88,976 miles (+2,896)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    88,976 miles
    Test number
    495541921002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,080 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    86,080 miles
    Test number
    471557797509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail85,967 miles (+3,267)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,967 miles
    Test number
    168214909330
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass82,700 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    82,700 miles
    Test number
    395517222305
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f Lower arm (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail82,700 miles (+3,270)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,700 miles
    Test number
    350663356827
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f Lower arm (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass79,430 miles (+261)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    79,430 miles
    Test number
    554239748313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,169 miles (+3,056)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,169 miles
    Test number
    108360809825
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass76,113 miles (+125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    76,113 miles
    Test number
    116851504878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  15. Fail75,988 miles (+4,133)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,988 miles
    Test number
    258487096511
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  16. Pass71,855 miles (+6,105)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    71,855 miles
    Test number
    365308639447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,750 miles (+208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    65,750 miles
    Test number
    430035056637
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail65,542 miles (+7,192)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,542 miles
    Test number
    951323399233
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass58,350 miles (+8,033)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    58,350 miles
    Test number
    646264256924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,317 miles (+6,297)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    50,317 miles
    Test number
    595414024293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,020 miles (+5,007)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    44,020 miles
    Test number
    156172393119
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass39,013 miles (+13,446)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    39,013 miles
    Test number
    659553022120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,567 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    25,567 miles
    Test number
    357647571027
    • 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)
    • NotePlastic covers underbody.

Questions about LR08 XNK

Does LR08 XNK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 XNK expired on 13 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 XNK?
The MOT on LR08 XNK expired on 13 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 XNK done?
LR08 XNK was recorded at 102,578 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 5,048 miles a year.
Has LR08 XNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 XNK has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 XNK 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 XNK find?
LR08 XNK failed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside front service brake excessively binding; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 3 more.

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