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Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

LR08 XOUMOT history

LR08 XOU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 233,577 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2025.

LR08 XOU silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2026
Mileage
233,577 km
At MOT on 4 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,555 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 XOU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 XOU was last recorded at 233,577 km on 4 Oct 2025, 12,243 km more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jun 2013: 24,654 miles, lower than 24,817 miles on 30 Oct 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
221,334 km · 12 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
12,243 km
Average per year
11,555 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 233,577 km
  • 2024 – 221,334 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass233,577 km
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryO/s/r passenger door slightly damaged

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to rear flexis and cross vehicle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 5 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass233,577 km (+12,243)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    233,577 km
    Test number
    190020876256
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r passenger door slightly damaged
  2. Pass221,334 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    221,334 km
    Test number
    935778085817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass130,696 miles (+7,662)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    130,696 miles
    Test number
    699176532277
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass123,034 miles (+20,074)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    123,034 miles
    Test number
    116272471890
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass102,960 miles (+30,148)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    102,960 miles
    Test number
    166909880476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,812 miles (+11,516)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,812 miles
    Test number
    805978452183
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass61,296 miles (+8,787)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    61,296 miles
    Test number
    934395963230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,509 miles (+557)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    52,509 miles
    Test number
    352198265661
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to rear flexis and cross vehicle pipe (3.6.B.2c)
  9. Fail51,952 miles (+6,163)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,952 miles
    Test number
    718587729004
    • FailureRear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to rear flexis and cross vehicle pipe (3.6.B.2c)
  10. Pass45,789 miles (+7,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    45,789 miles
    Test number
    258905272475
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges of tread
  11. Pass38,041 miles (+6,703)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    38,041 miles
    Test number
    386306545165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,338 miles (+6,684)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    31,338 miles
    Test number
    257323654405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,654 miles (-163)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    24,654 miles
    Test number
    617994753100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,817 miles (+7,881)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    24,817 miles
    Test number
    408974602448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    16,936 miles
    Test number
    406245191097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 XOU

Does LR08 XOU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 XOU expired on 3 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 XOU?
The MOT on LR08 XOU expired on 3 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 XOU done?
LR08 XOU was recorded at 233,577 km at its MOT on 4 Oct 2025, an average of 11,555 km a year.
Has LR08 XOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 XOU has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2017.
Has the mileage on LR08 XOU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jun 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 XOU find?
LR08 XOU passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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