Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc
LB08 AZLMOT history
LB08 AZL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 205,236 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 205,236 mi
- At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 11,290 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 AZL
- 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
- 23 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 AZL was last recorded at 205,236 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 5,474 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 199,762 miles · 18 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,474 miles
- Average per year
- 11,290 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 205,236 miles
- 2024 – 199,762 miles
- 2023 – 190,435 miles
- 2022 – 183,682 miles
- 2021 – 173,285 miles
- 2020 – 166,582 miles
- 2019 – 153,822 miles
- 2018 – 140,633 miles
- 2017 – 126,058 miles
- 2016 – 113,870 miles
- 2015 – 102,313 miles
- 2014 – 87,807 miles
- 2013 – 73,469 miles
- 2012 – 57,614 miles
- 2011 – 40,860 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass205,236 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
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 Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt dog bed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Both front tyres wearing on edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
20 tests since 27 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass205,236 miles (+5,474)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 205,236 miles
- Test number
- 557635012277
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass199,762 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 199,762 miles
- Test number
- 452362864299
- MinorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt dog bed
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail199,762 miles (+9,327)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,762 miles
- Test number
- 282793054730
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt dog bed
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass190,435 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 190,435 miles
- Test number
- 509099688707
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail190,434 miles (+6,752)1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,434 miles
- Test number
- 966261679666
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened Nearside & Offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass183,682 miles (+10,397)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 183,682 miles
- Test number
- 412052897295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,285 miles (+6,703)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 173,285 miles
- Test number
- 885614568355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,582 miles (+12,760)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 166,582 miles
- Test number
- 725505767299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,822 miles (+13,189)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 153,822 miles
- Test number
- 171687914307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,633 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2019
- Odometer
- 140,633 miles
- Test number
- 131044204597
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
- AdvisoryO/s front tyre has slight lump to sidewall,advise to replace
- AdvisoryRear brake discs showing slight deterioration
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rack inner joint
- AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
Fail140,632 miles (+14,574)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,632 miles
- Test number
- 990858666795
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
- AdvisoryN/s front flexi brake hose deteriorated
- AdvisoryO/s front flexi brake hose slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryO/s front tyre has slight lump to sidewall,advise to replace
- AdvisoryRear brake discs showing slight deterioration
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rack inner joint
- AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
Pass126,058 miles (+12,188)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2018
- Odometer
- 126,058 miles
- Test number
- 233192019451
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass113,870 miles (+11,557)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2017
- Odometer
- 113,870 miles
- Test number
- 431744544040
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass102,313 miles (+14,506)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2016
- Odometer
- 102,313 miles
- Test number
- 776257845199
- NoteFront brakes discs excessively lipped
Pass87,807 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2015
- Odometer
- 87,807 miles
- Test number
- 465949534197
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail87,804 miles (+14,335)2 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,804 miles
- Test number
- 835339334126
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBrake fliud low
Pass73,469 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2014
- Odometer
- 73,469 miles
- Test number
- 108461743190
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail73,461 miles (+15,847)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,461 miles
- Test number
- 805681543147
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass57,614 miles (+16,754)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 57,614 miles
- Test number
- 596980952115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,860 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 40,860 miles
- Test number
- 889007641108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB08 AZL
- Does LB08 AZL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 AZL is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 AZL?
- The MOT on LB08 AZL is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB08 AZL done?
- LB08 AZL was recorded at 205,236 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 11,290 miles a year.
- Has LB08 AZL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 AZL has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB08 AZL 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 LB08 AZL find?
- LB08 AZL passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.
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