
Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc
LR08 XRXMOT history
LR08 XRX is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 73,882 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 73,882 mi
- At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,441 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 XRX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 19 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 XRX was last recorded at 73,882 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 73,882 miles · 4 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,441 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 73,882 miles
- 2025 – 73,340 miles
- 2024 – 70,734 miles
- 2023 – 68,563 miles
- 2022 – 66,183 miles
- 2021 – 63,960 miles
- 2020 – 62,175 miles
- 2019 – 59,668 miles
- 2018 – 55,354 miles
- 2017 – 51,334 miles
- 2016 – 46,339 miles
- 2015 – 41,338 miles
- 2014 – 36,797 miles
- 2013 – 30,505 miles
- 2012 – 25,295 miles
- 2011 – 20,849 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2026
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back and both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 20 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,882 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 73,882 miles
- Test number
- 422734580933
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail73,882 miles (+17)1 dangerous8 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,882 miles
- Test number
- 124250111904
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail73,865 miles (+525)3 dangerous11 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,865 miles
- Test number
- 329328787584
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass73,340 miles (+2,606)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 73,340 miles
- Test number
- 403474128753
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Both) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened plastic covers fitted to arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened plastic covers fitted to arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake back plates corroded
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass70,734 miles (+2,171)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 70,734 miles
- Test number
- 212986693325
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake back plates rusty
- AdvisoryRear suspension rusty
Pass68,563 miles (+2,380)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 68,563 miles
- Test number
- 126717068626
- 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))
Pass66,183 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 66,183 miles
- Test number
- 372791492659
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back and both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail66,182 miles (+2,222)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,182 miles
- Test number
- 237578834706
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back and both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass63,960 miles (+1,785)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 63,960 miles
- Test number
- 140874853943
- 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))
Pass62,175 miles (+2,507)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 62,175 miles
- Test number
- 603744443816
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,668 miles (+4,314)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 59,668 miles
- Test number
- 227945899511
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass55,354 miles (+4,020)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 55,354 miles
- Test number
- 408005758887
- AdvisoryFront to back steel brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryNear side front lower rear ball joint worn
- AdvisoryOff side front lower rear arm bush worn
- AdvisoryRear suspension arms rusty
Pass51,334 miles (+4,995)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 51,334 miles
- Test number
- 656640163520
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,339 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 46,339 miles
- Test number
- 320363614280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,339 miles (+5,001)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,339 miles
- Test number
- 588457491654
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass41,338 miles (+4,541)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 41,338 miles
- Test number
- 121062266132
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass36,797 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 36,797 miles
- Test number
- 149554844253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,797 miles (+6,292)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,797 miles
- Test number
- 895599434246
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass30,505 miles (+5,210)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2014
- Odometer
- 30,505 miles
- Test number
- 807950653140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,295 miles (+4,446)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 25,295 miles
- Test number
- 277684012492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,849 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 20,849 miles
- Test number
- 235240811444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR08 XRX
- Does LR08 XRX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 XRX is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 XRX?
- The MOT on LR08 XRX is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR08 XRX done?
- LR08 XRX was recorded at 73,882 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 3,441 miles a year.
- Has LR08 XRX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 XRX has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR08 XRX 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 XRX find?
- LR08 XRX passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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