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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

LB08 BCXMOT history

LB08 BCX is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 6 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 156,793 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
156,793 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 BCX
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
6 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 BCX was last recorded at 156,793 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 9,828 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 May 2011: 37,485 miles, lower than 39,479 miles on 17 May 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
146,965 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
9,828 miles
Average per year
7,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,793 miles
  • 2025 – 146,965 miles
  • 2024 – 140,473 miles
  • 2023 – 132,535 miles
  • 2022 – 119,388 miles
  • 2021 – 115,788 miles
  • 2020 – 111,630 miles
  • 2019 – 108,900 miles
  • 2018 – 102,948 miles
  • 2017 – 96,882 miles
  • 2016 – 86,831 miles
  • 2015 – 81,753 miles
  • 2014 – 75,026 miles
  • 2013 – 67,503 miles
  • 2012 – 61,250 miles
  • 2011 – 40,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,793 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front fog light lense broken

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,793 miles (+9,828)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    156,793 miles
    Test number
    952143790060
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass146,965 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    146,965 miles
    Test number
    787665236901
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail146,961 miles (+6,488)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,961 miles
    Test number
    539803198639
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass140,473 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    140,473 miles
    Test number
    915741199893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail140,454 miles (+7,919)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,454 miles
    Test number
    178258765481
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass132,535 miles (+13,147)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    132,535 miles
    Test number
    316692166530
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass119,388 miles (+3,600)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    119,388 miles
    Test number
    451024808073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,788 miles (+4,158)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    115,788 miles
    Test number
    757818620372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass111,630 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    111,630 miles
    Test number
    119124134660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Front fog light lense broken

  10. Fail111,630 miles (+2,730)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,630 miles
    Test number
    133349947162
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Front fog light lense broken

  11. Pass108,900 miles (+1)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,900 miles
    Test number
    158237601133
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage and close to markers (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light lense broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Fail108,899 miles (+5,951)1 dangerous2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,899 miles
    Test number
    816318222951
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage and close to markers (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light lense broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Pass102,948 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    102,948 miles
    Test number
    406674102402
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail102,948 miles (+6,066)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,948 miles
    Test number
    113884408845
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass96,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    96,882 miles
    Test number
    200398778808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail96,882 miles (+10,051)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,882 miles
    Test number
    212612653233
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass86,831 miles (+5,078)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    86,831 miles
    Test number
    341663679579
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass81,753 miles (+6,727)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    81,753 miles
    Test number
    188531370576
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres sidewalls worn/cracking
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres sidewalls small cuts

  19. Pass75,026 miles (+7,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    75,026 miles
    Test number
    768890034344
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass67,503 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    67,503 miles
    Test number
    249310533378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail67,503 miles (+6,253)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,503 miles
    Test number
    458490933470
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass61,250 miles (+2,148)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    61,250 miles
    Test number
    427888532490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,102 miles (+18,871)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    59,102 miles
    Test number
    639959442274
    • 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)

  24. Fail40,231 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,231 miles
    Test number
    467265651202
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass40,231 miles (+2,746)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    40,231 miles
    Test number
    627075451254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,485 miles (-1,994)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    37,485 miles
    Test number
    525238331189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail39,479 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,479 miles
    Test number
    266567931124
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LB08 BCX

Does LB08 BCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 BCX is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 BCX?
The MOT on LB08 BCX is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 BCX done?
LB08 BCX was recorded at 156,793 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 7,856 miles a year.
Has LB08 BCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 BCX has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 BCX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 May 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB08 BCX find?
LB08 BCX passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear upper position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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