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Red · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

LS08 XCUMOT history

LS08 XCU is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 23 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2025 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 101,651 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2024.

LS08 XCU red Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2025
Mileage
101,651 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2024
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 XCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 XCU was last recorded at 101,651 miles on 17 Apr 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,651 miles · 15 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 101,651 miles
  • 2023 – 90,470 miles
  • 2021 – 84,489 miles
  • 2020 – 79,740 miles
  • 2019 – 75,517 miles
  • 2018 – 72,578 miles
  • 2017 – 65,938 miles
  • 2016 – 61,948 miles
  • 2015 – 59,269 miles
  • 2014 – 53,531 miles
  • 2013 – 47,830 miles
  • 2012 – 42,432 miles
  • 2011 – 35,383 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,651 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    101,651 miles
    Test number
    673441481224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail101,651 miles (+11,181)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,651 miles
    Test number
    517526215134
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass90,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    90,470 miles
    Test number
    360488345027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail90,470 miles (+5,981)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,470 miles
    Test number
    482869751598
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Pass84,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    84,489 miles
    Test number
    677128607033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail84,489 miles (+4,749)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,489 miles
    Test number
    378692779677
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass79,740 miles (+4,223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    79,740 miles
    Test number
    680885619711
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass75,517 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,517 miles
    Test number
    608302710711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in center (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWipers streaking
  9. Fail75,517 miles (+2,939)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,517 miles
    Test number
    535069042949
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in center (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWipers streaking
  10. Pass72,578 miles (+6,640)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    72,578 miles
    Test number
    859529304559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNsf/osf tyre outer sidewalls cracking
  11. Pass65,938 miles (+3,990)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    65,938 miles
    Test number
    715237663444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOsf/nsf brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySlight cracking osf tyre
  12. Pass61,948 miles (+2,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    61,948 miles
    Test number
    273730290894
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNsf/osf brake pipes corroding
  13. Pass59,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    59,269 miles
    Test number
    585473235130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail59,269 miles (+5,738)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,269 miles
    Test number
    895093235145
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  15. Pass53,531 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    53,531 miles
    Test number
    446195814189
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Fail53,531 miles (+5,701)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,531 miles
    Test number
    989015514161
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass47,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    47,830 miles
    Test number
    838352423189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail47,829 miles (+5,397)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,829 miles
    Test number
    226522523184
    • FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  19. Pass42,432 miles (+7,049)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    42,432 miles
    Test number
    318662742159
    • NoteO/s/r wheel damaged on inner rim small flat spot may require attention
  20. Pass35,383 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    35,383 miles
    Test number
    975553441126
    • NoteNearside rear wheel has slight damage to inner rim

Questions about LS08 XCU

Does LS08 XCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS08 XCU expired on 25 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS08 XCU?
The MOT on LS08 XCU expired on 25 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS08 XCU done?
LS08 XCU was recorded at 101,651 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2024, an average of 5,136 miles a year.
Has LS08 XCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 XCU has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LS08 XCU 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 LS08 XCU find?
LS08 XCU passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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