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2008 MERCEDES-BENZ R-Class
General Information
- Registration LP08NJE
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model R-Class
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2987cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 17 Mar 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 137,073 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2026 8 Jun 20265 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 136,016 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs have a lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))
25 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 132,279 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- all tyres cut no cords
22 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 132,261 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- all tyres cut no cords
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
30 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 129,619 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50/19 offside front tyre unevenly worn on inner and outer edges nearside front tyre unevenly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- SERVICE BRAKE efficientcy only 55% minimum is 50% advise brake check
15 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 122,150 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2021 8 Jun 20269 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 122,150 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 110,863 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
6 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 97,736 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2019 8 Jun 20268 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 83,944 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front tyres wearing outer edges
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)
- Oil leak ()
24 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 83,703 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete worn through to metal (3.3.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Rear number plate held on by sellotape
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front tyres wearing outer edges
30 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 69,523 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- tyres cracking and perishing
11 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 53,637 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2016 8 Jun 202621 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 46,625 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2015 8 Jun 202616 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 46,624 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,185 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2014 8 Jun 20266 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,277 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2013 8 Jun 20265 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,575 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2012 8 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LP08NJE was registered on 2008-07-25
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