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Mercedes-Benz C

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

LL08 FOCMOT history

LL08 FOC is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 9 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 162,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

LL08 FOC grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
162,509 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 FOC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
9 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 FOC was last recorded at 162,509 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,506 miles · 7 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
7,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,509 miles
  • 2024 – 159,210 miles
  • 2023 – 157,217 miles
  • 2022 – 155,112 miles
  • 2021 – 153,769 miles
  • 2020 – 151,582 miles
  • 2019 – 149,132 miles
  • 2018 – 145,491 miles
  • 2017 – 136,758 miles
  • 2016 – 130,022 miles
  • 2014 – 97,231 miles
  • 2013 – 95,935 miles
  • 2012 – 76,265 miles
  • 2011 – 57,241 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,509 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Covers under vehicle not allowing full inspection of components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,509 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    162,509 miles
    Test number
    213992803225
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail162,506 miles (+3,296)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,506 miles
    Test number
    788987614011
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass159,210 miles (+1,993)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    159,210 miles
    Test number
    640034623785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass157,217 miles (+2,105)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    157,217 miles
    Test number
    943091929943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass155,112 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    155,112 miles
    Test number
    854742301570
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower suspension arm has a plastic cover so cannot be inspected fully
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower suspension arm has a plastic cover so cannot be inspected fully
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers under vehicle not allowing full inspection
  6. Fail155,112 miles (+1,343)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,112 miles
    Test number
    384639545403
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower suspension arm has a plastic cover so cannot be inspected fully
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower suspension arm has a plastic cover so cannot be inspected fully
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers under vehicle not allowing full inspection
  7. Pass153,769 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    153,769 miles
    Test number
    631084202275
    • AdvisoryCovers under vehicle not allowing full inspection of components
  8. Fail153,769 miles (+2,187)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,769 miles
    Test number
    321509294250
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers under vehicle not allowing full inspection of components
  9. Pass151,582 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    151,582 miles
    Test number
    558879379834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  10. Fail151,582 miles (+2,450)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,582 miles
    Test number
    372995122736
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass149,132 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    149,132 miles
    Test number
    954852908851
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail149,132 miles (+3,641)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,132 miles
    Test number
    692534238884
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass145,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    145,491 miles
    Test number
    533025461287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail145,491 miles (+8,733)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,491 miles
    Test number
    381182788651
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  15. Pass136,758 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    136,758 miles
    Test number
    333038120285
    • AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged
  16. Fail136,758 miles (+6,736)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,758 miles
    Test number
    347382228533
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall, 3 bulges 225/40-18 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged
  17. Pass130,022 miles (+4,178)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    130,022 miles
    Test number
    804740024584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass125,844 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    125,844 miles
    Test number
    122304802361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail125,841 miles (+28,610)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,841 miles
    Test number
    825262840197
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  20. Pass97,231 miles (+1,296)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    97,231 miles
    Test number
    729303334141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  21. Pass95,935 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    95,935 miles
    Test number
    905202923158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  22. Fail95,935 miles (+19,670)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,935 miles
    Test number
    229171423115
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  23. Pass76,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    76,265 miles
    Test number
    275403722147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail76,265 miles (+19,024)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,265 miles
    Test number
    388257312144
    • FailureFront Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
  25. Pass57,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    57,241 miles
    Test number
    975415101100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 FOC

Does LL08 FOC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 FOC is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 FOC?
The MOT on LL08 FOC is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 FOC done?
LL08 FOC was recorded at 162,509 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 7,144 miles a year.
Has LL08 FOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 FOC has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LL08 FOC 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 LL08 FOC find?
LL08 FOC passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides.

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