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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

LR08 XPGMOT history

LR08 XPG is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 26 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 122,667 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2026.

LR08 XPG black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
122,667 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,477 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 XPG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 XPG was last recorded at 122,667 miles on 4 Jul 2026, 9,615 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
113,052 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
9,615 miles
Average per year
6,477 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,667 miles
  • 2025 – 113,052 miles
  • 2024 – 110,060 miles
  • 2023 – 107,816 miles
  • 2022 – 101,903 miles
  • 2021 – 91,768 miles
  • 2020 – 88,191 miles
  • 2019 – 84,206 miles
  • 2018 – 78,848 miles
  • 2017 – 72,883 miles
  • 2016 – 66,628 miles
  • 2015 – 60,269 miles
  • 2014 – 52,467 miles
  • 2013 – 42,820 miles
  • 2012 – 35,034 miles
  • 2011 – 23,525 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,667 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing edges
  • AdvisoryRear advised to adjust parking brake

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,667 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    122,667 miles
    Test number
    433720057674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing edges
    • AdvisoryRear advised to adjust parking brake
  2. Fail122,667 miles (+9,615)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,667 miles
    Test number
    170859661799
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing edges
    • AdvisoryRear advised to adjust parking brake
  3. Pass113,052 miles (+2,992)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    113,052 miles
    Test number
    472688069695
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  4. Pass110,060 miles (+2,244)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    110,060 miles
    Test number
    560133382757
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  5. Pass107,816 miles (+5,913)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    107,816 miles
    Test number
    199550708884
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass101,903 miles (+10,135)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    101,903 miles
    Test number
    885383578289
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above subframe going to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront and o/s/r brake backing plates corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass91,768 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    91,768 miles
    Test number
    804145394479
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  8. Fail91,768 miles (+3,577)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,768 miles
    Test number
    151734863789
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass88,191 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    88,191 miles
    Test number
    858773303903
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Fail88,191 miles (+3,985)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,191 miles
    Test number
    224641570928
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass84,206 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,206 miles
    Test number
    428059976149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  12. Fail84,206 miles (+5,358)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,206 miles
    Test number
    723952990992
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  13. Pass78,848 miles (+5,965)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    78,848 miles
    Test number
    274472760522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,883 miles (+6,255)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    72,883 miles
    Test number
    578524027268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,628 miles (+6,359)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    66,628 miles
    Test number
    739301391455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,269 miles (+7,802)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    60,269 miles
    Test number
    768096875181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,467 miles (+9,647)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    52,467 miles
    Test number
    456490964119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,820 miles (+7,786)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    42,820 miles
    Test number
    396461963144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,034 miles (+11,509)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    35,034 miles
    Test number
    178153972133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    23,525 miles
    Test number
    155623971498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 XPG

Does LR08 XPG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 XPG is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 XPG?
The MOT on LR08 XPG is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 XPG done?
LR08 XPG was recorded at 122,667 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2026, an average of 6,477 miles a year.
Has LR08 XPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 XPG has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 XPG 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 XPG find?
LR08 XPG passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre wearing edges; rear advised to adjust parking brake.

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