
Mercedes-Benz E
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass94,825 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 94,825 miles
- Test number
- 341780381939
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
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)
Pass89,334 km
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 89,334 km
- Test number
- 837552685092
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass39,757 miles (+7,542)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 39,757 miles
- Test number
- 117867983435
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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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