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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.

LC08 VFP silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass179,357 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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)
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. Pass43,627 miles (+12,155)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    43,627 miles
    Test number
    606729702139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. 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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