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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

LD08 ESFMOT history

LD08 ESF is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 14 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2023 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 178,932 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2022.

LD08 ESF blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2023
Mileage
178,932 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2022
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,986 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 ESF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 ESF was last recorded at 178,932 miles on 21 Mar 2022, 107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,825 miles · 1 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
107 miles
Average per year
12,986 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 178,932 miles
  • 2020 – 158,202 miles
  • 2019 – 139,943 miles
  • 2018 – 126,025 miles
  • 2017 – 115,557 miles
  • 2016 – 104,514 miles
  • 2015 – 93,262 miles
  • 2014 – 80,966 miles
  • 2013 – 66,561 miles
  • 2012 – 50,252 miles
  • 2011 – 37,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,932 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,932 miles (+107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    178,932 miles
    Test number
    823111512628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail178,825 miles (+20,623)3 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,825 miles
    Test number
    763644207113
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass158,202 miles (+18,259)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    158,202 miles
    Test number
    157145341823
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass139,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    139,943 miles
    Test number
    693999661200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail139,943 miles (+13,918)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,943 miles
    Test number
    586888964963
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass126,025 miles (+10,468)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    126,025 miles
    Test number
    589712033118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass115,557 miles (+11,043)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    115,557 miles
    Test number
    857930677680
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn on edge
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass104,514 miles (+11,252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    104,514 miles
    Test number
    163932420495
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

  9. Pass93,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    93,262 miles
    Test number
    548449256647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail93,262 miles (+12,296)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,262 miles
    Test number
    788048167133
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on.

  11. Pass80,966 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    80,966 miles
    Test number
    389980714476
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail80,966 miles (+14,405)3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,966 miles
    Test number
    257740214202
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass66,561 miles (+16,309)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    66,561 miles
    Test number
    909146533198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail50,252 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,252 miles
    Test number
    155228582051
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass50,252 miles (+12,883)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    50,252 miles
    Test number
    346438882019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass37,369 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    37,369 miles
    Test number
    175826011102
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront disc

  17. Fail37,362 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,362 miles
    Test number
    988876211187
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront disc

Questions about LD08 ESF

Does LD08 ESF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 ESF expired on 20 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 ESF?
The MOT on LD08 ESF expired on 20 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 ESF done?
LD08 ESF was recorded at 178,932 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2022, an average of 12,986 miles a year.
Has LD08 ESF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 ESF has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LD08 ESF 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 LD08 ESF find?
LD08 ESF passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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