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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

LL08 CHJMOT history

LL08 CHJ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 9 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 227,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

LL08 CHJ black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2025
Mileage
227,269 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,022 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 CHJ
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
9 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL08 CHJ was last recorded at 227,269 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 7,253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Mar 2018: 116,118 miles, lower than 156,941 miles on 21 Mar 2017.

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
220,016 miles · 1 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,253 miles
Average per year
8,022 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 227,269 miles
  • 2024 – 220,016 miles
  • 2023 – 214,576 miles
  • 2022 – 208,005 miles
  • 2021 – 197,693 miles
  • 2020 – 188,142 miles
  • 2019 – 178,695 miles
  • 2018 – 116,118 miles
  • 2017 – 156,941 miles
  • 2016 – 147,518 miles
  • 2015 – 136,083 miles
  • 2014 – 128,870 miles
  • 2013 – 120,506 miles
  • 2012 – 111,963 miles
  • 2011 – 111,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail227,269 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail227,269 miles (+7,253)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,269 miles
    Test number
    354597331350
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass220,016 miles (+5,440)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    220,016 miles
    Test number
    588536301074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at minimum tread depth of 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass214,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    214,576 miles
    Test number
    484216946648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail214,576 miles (+6,571)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,576 miles
    Test number
    777094519481
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass208,005 miles (+10,312)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    208,005 miles
    Test number
    805534828663
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear position (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass197,693 miles (+9,551)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    197,693 miles
    Test number
    947902531543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass188,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    188,142 miles
    Test number
    829982721589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail188,142 miles (+9,447)3 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,142 miles
    Test number
    124743017584
    • DangerousCentral Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass178,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    178,695 miles
    Test number
    857983409384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail178,695 miles (+62,577)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,695 miles
    Test number
    806119032828
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  11. Pass116,118 miles (-40,823)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    116,118 miles
    Test number
    372600925088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass156,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    156,941 miles
    Test number
    266572473581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail156,941 miles (+9,423)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,941 miles
    Test number
    149664551324
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass147,518 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    147,518 miles
    Test number
    412320333023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail147,518 miles (+11,435)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,518 miles
    Test number
    830797542946
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass136,083 miles (+7,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    136,083 miles
    Test number
    246560555013
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass128,870 miles (+8,364)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    128,870 miles
    Test number
    177762944427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass120,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    120,506 miles
    Test number
    278863243009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail120,506 miles (+8,543)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,506 miles
    Test number
    777943643028
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass111,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    111,963 miles
    Test number
    139131252498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail111,963 miles (+65)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,963 miles
    Test number
    168351952495
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass111,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    111,898 miles
    Test number
    189881261143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 CHJ

Does LL08 CHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL08 CHJ expired on 20 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL08 CHJ?
The MOT on LL08 CHJ expired on 20 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL08 CHJ done?
LL08 CHJ was recorded at 227,269 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 8,022 miles a year.
Has LL08 CHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 CHJ has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LL08 CHJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Mar 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL08 CHJ find?
LL08 CHJ failed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 4 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault, and 4 more.

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