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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,149 cc

LR08 XRMMOT history

LR08 XRM is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2025 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 166,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2024.

LR08 XRM black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Sept 2025
Mileage
166,876 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2024
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 XRM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,149 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 XRM was last recorded at 166,876 miles on 30 Aug 2024, 10,474 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
156,402 miles · 17 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
10,474 miles
Average per year
10,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 166,876 miles
  • 2023 – 156,402 miles
  • 2022 – 142,235 miles
  • 2021 – 125,104 miles
  • 2020 – 112,463 miles
  • 2018 – 94,825 miles
  • 2014 – 45,107 miles
  • 2013 – 39,757 miles
  • 2012 – 32,215 miles
  • 2011 – 22,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,876 miles
  • MinorFront Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm inner joint for roll bar linkage both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm outer ball joint both sides have slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside & nearside (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 17 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,876 miles (+10,474)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    166,876 miles
    Test number
    742380507457
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm inner joint for roll bar linkage both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm outer ball joint both sides have slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass156,402 miles (+14,167)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    156,402 miles
    Test number
    612542907343
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass142,235 miles (+17,131)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    142,235 miles
    Test number
    850111666154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass125,104 miles (+12,641)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    125,104 miles
    Test number
    867274578516
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and nearside front corording (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass112,463 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    112,463 miles
    Test number
    135250867018
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and nearside rear brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass166,676 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    166,676 km
    Test number
    552919088317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At hose connection (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At hose connection (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At hose connection (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass94,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    94,825 miles
    Test number
    341780381939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass138,102 km (+20,984)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    138,102 km
    Test number
    546608529340
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside & nearside (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside more than slight (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront slight imbalance brakes
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
  9. Pass117,118 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    117,118 km
    Test number
    805247350004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside & nearside (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded more than slight (3.6.B.2c)
  10. Fail117,118 km (+27,784)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,118 km
    Test number
    438196194502
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside & nearside (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded more than slight (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass89,334 km
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    89,334 km
    Test number
    837552685092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,107 miles (+5,350)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    45,107 miles
    Test number
    889909474075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll four tyres starting to perish
  13. Pass39,757 miles (+7,542)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    39,757 miles
    Test number
    117867983435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,215 miles (+9,934)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    32,215 miles
    Test number
    499002282048
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  15. Pass22,281 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,281 miles
    Test number
    966526671037
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCover missing from O/S/R lower arm
    • NoteChild seat O/S/R seat
    • NoteWipers smear

Questions about LR08 XRM

Does LR08 XRM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 XRM expired on 13 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 XRM?
The MOT on LR08 XRM expired on 13 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 XRM done?
LR08 XRM was recorded at 166,876 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2024, an average of 10,745 miles a year.
Has LR08 XRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 XRM has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on LR08 XRM 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 XRM find?
LR08 XRM passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm inner joint for roll bar linkage both sides; front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm outer ball joint both sides have slight lift; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 4 more.

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