
Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc
LC08 VFPMOT history
LC08 VFP is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2024 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 179,357 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 May 2024
- Mileage
- 179,357 mi
- At MOT on 11 May 2023
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 12,263 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC08 VFP
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 30 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 11 May 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC08 VFP was last recorded at 179,357 miles on 11 May 2023, 12,344 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 167,013 miles · 16 May 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 12,344 miles
- Average per year
- 12,263 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 179,357 miles
- 2022 – 167,013 miles
- 2021 – 153,491 miles
- 2019 – 125,062 miles
- 2018 – 114,603 miles
- 2017 – 105,197 miles
- 2016 – 94,314 miles
- 2015 – 81,676 miles
- 2014 – 69,421 miles
- 2013 – 56,315 miles
- 2012 – 43,627 miles
- 2011 – 31,472 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorFront Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Borderline, benefit of doubt given (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm, worn inside edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension link arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight damage to exhaust flexi
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.
Brake pedal wearing smooth
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front spot light damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
17 tests since 18 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,357 miles (+12,344)1 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2024
- Odometer
- 179,357 miles
- Test number
- 568556448203
- MinorFront Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Borderline, benefit of doubt given (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm, worn inside edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension link arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight damage to exhaust flexi
Pass167,013 miles (+7)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2023
- Odometer
- 167,013 miles
- Test number
- 784425920931
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front spot light damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail167,006 miles (+13,515)1 dangerous5 major3 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,006 miles
- Test number
- 924734174904
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front spot light damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass153,491 miles (+28,429)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 153,491 miles
- Test number
- 325499797207
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has a cut but no cords + worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp damage
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has a cut but no cords + worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass125,062 miles (+10,459)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 125,062 miles
- Test number
- 380915944588
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Wiper blade slightly smearing .
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At connection to brake hose . (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At connection to brake hose . (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At connection to brake hose . (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn Slight play at top of steering wheel end . (2.2.2 (b))
Pass114,603 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 114,603 miles
- Test number
- 129880164885
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pedal anti0-slip provision worn smooth on one edge
Fail114,602 miles (+9,405)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,602 miles
- Test number
- 655035156231
- FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pedal anti0-slip provision worn smooth on one edge
Pass105,197 miles (+10,883)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 105,197 miles
- Test number
- 158482776444
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass94,314 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 94,314 miles
- Test number
- 223849291093
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has outer edge worn.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has inner and outer edge worn.
Fail94,314 miles (+12,638)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,314 miles
- Test number
- 306982747176
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has outer edge worn.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has inner and outer edge worn.
Pass81,676 miles (+12,255)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 81,676 miles
- Test number
- 429233915165
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteGearbox mounting defective
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass69,421 miles (+13,106)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 69,421 miles
- Test number
- 347015214151
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass56,315 miles (+74)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 56,315 miles
- Test number
- 448870323131
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing low. (2mm)
- NoteBrake pedal rubber split
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail56,241 miles (+12,614)2 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,241 miles
- Test number
- 729046513184
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing low. (2mm)
- NoteBrake pedal rubber split
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass43,627 miles (+12,155)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 43,627 miles
- Test number
- 606729702139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,472 miles (+45)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 31,472 miles
- Test number
- 618429201182
- 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)
Fail31,427 miles3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,427 miles
- Test number
- 988348401144
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- 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)
Questions about LC08 VFP
- Does LC08 VFP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LC08 VFP expired on 15 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LC08 VFP?
- The MOT on LC08 VFP expired on 15 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LC08 VFP done?
- LC08 VFP was recorded at 179,357 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2023, an average of 12,263 miles a year.
- Has LC08 VFP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC08 VFP has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2022.
- Has the mileage on LC08 VFP 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 LC08 VFP find?
- LC08 VFP passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2023 with 1 minor defect and 14 advisories: front position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 12 more.
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