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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

LR08 XRLMOT history

LR08 XRL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 145,284 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

LR08 XRL black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
145,284 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,726 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 XRL
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
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 XRL was last recorded at 145,284 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 5,673 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,611 miles · 21 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,673 miles
Average per year
7,726 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,284 miles
  • 2024 – 139,611 miles
  • 2023 – 133,003 miles
  • 2022 – 126,834 miles
  • 2021 – 116,936 miles
  • 2020 – 111,300 miles
  • 2019 – 109,076 miles
  • 2018 – 104,664 miles
  • 2017 – 97,298 miles
  • 2016 – 91,501 miles
  • 2015 – 83,727 miles
  • 2014 – 70,742 miles
  • 2013 – 58,209 miles
  • 2012 – 43,900 miles
  • 2011 – 31,425 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,284 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,284 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    145,284 miles
    Test number
    377131029830
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail145,284 miles (+5,673)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,284 miles
    Test number
    189564229055
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55R16 outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated also has play doing left to right and up and down (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass139,611 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    139,611 miles
    Test number
    712026344515
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust correoded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  4. Fail139,611 miles (+6,608)2 major2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,611 miles
    Test number
    432885502966
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust correoded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  5. Pass133,003 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    133,003 miles
    Test number
    421606732984
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail133,003 miles (+6,169)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,003 miles
    Test number
    415630022368
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass126,834 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    126,834 miles
    Test number
    954968513268
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail126,829 miles (+2,808)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,829 miles
    Test number
    563015993577
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass124,021 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    124,021 miles
    Test number
    929684450500
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail124,021 miles (+7,085)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,021 miles
    Test number
    904980256401
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass116,936 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    116,936 miles
    Test number
    877169742018
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail116,936 miles (+5,636)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,936 miles
    Test number
    261776483008
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass111,300 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    111,300 miles
    Test number
    208878837618
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear arms slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes and tank straps slightly corroded

  14. Fail111,300 miles (+2,224)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,300 miles
    Test number
    328823534183
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear arms slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes and tank straps slightly corroded

  15. Pass109,076 miles (+4,412)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    109,076 miles
    Test number
    389863307414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass104,664 miles (+7,366)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    104,664 miles
    Test number
    873061874062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall damaged , but ply or cord is not exposed / slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slightly perished

  17. Pass97,298 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    97,298 miles
    Test number
    366479469921
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre outer side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring examinable components

  18. Fail97,298 miles (+5,797)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,298 miles
    Test number
    880346016439
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearmost arm [chalked] (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above fuel tank towards offside rear across subframe to offside flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre outer side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring examinable components

  19. Pass91,501 miles (+7,774)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    91,501 miles
    Test number
    140758059876
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  20. Pass83,727 miles (+12,985)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    83,727 miles
    Test number
    225519545127
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail70,742 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,742 miles
    Test number
    248480164157
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass70,742 miles (+12,533)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    70,742 miles
    Test number
    898370264106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,209 miles (+14,309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    58,209 miles
    Test number
    389236383072
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass43,900 miles (+12,475)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,900 miles
    Test number
    887283382092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    31,425 miles
    Test number
    119267981459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 XRL

Does LR08 XRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 XRL is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR08 XRL?
The MOT on LR08 XRL is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 XRL done?
LR08 XRL was recorded at 145,284 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 7,726 miles a year.
Has LR08 XRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 XRL has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 XRL 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 XRL find?
LR08 XRL passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive.

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