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Red · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

LL08 FTFMOT history

LL08 FTF is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 10 Dec 2024 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 173,158 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2023.

LL08 FTF red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Dec 2024
Mileage
173,158 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2023
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,192 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 FTF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 FTF was last recorded at 173,158 miles on 11 Dec 2023, 8,614 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,544 miles · 10 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
8,614 miles
Average per year
9,192 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 173,158 miles
  • 2022 – 164,544 miles
  • 2021 – 154,488 miles
  • 2020 – 147,901 miles
  • 2019 – 135,723 miles
  • 2018 – 120,124 miles
  • 2017 – 117,444 miles
  • 2016 – 115,802 miles
  • 2015 – 105,221 miles
  • 2014 – 104,258 miles
  • 2013 – 91,538 miles
  • 2012 – 72,985 miles
  • 2011 – 58,697 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,158 miles
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covered

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

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Central Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Engine covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Under covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,158 miles (+8,614)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    173,158 miles
    Test number
    644723521442
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covered
  2. Pass164,544 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    164,544 miles
    Test number
    224501780926
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail164,544 miles (+10,056)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,544 miles
    Test number
    269934884788
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass154,488 miles (+6,587)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    154,488 miles
    Test number
    812376047073
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass147,901 miles (+43)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    147,901 miles
    Test number
    288581341716
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Fail147,858 miles (+12,135)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,858 miles
    Test number
    550968559167
    • DangerousRear Exhaust shield insecure back box
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass135,723 miles (+15,599)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    135,723 miles
    Test number
    500266097959
    • AdvisoryBrake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass120,124 miles (+2,680)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    120,124 miles
    Test number
    507200782173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass117,444 miles (+1,642)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    117,444 miles
    Test number
    858087873680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass115,802 miles (+160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    115,802 miles
    Test number
    835996743981
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
  11. Fail115,642 miles (+10,421)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,642 miles
    Test number
    291714533135
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts fuction not checked due to centre stalk missing and n/s r seat belt anchor insecure
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
  12. Pass105,221 miles (+963)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    105,221 miles
    Test number
    832196999848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,258 miles (+12,720)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    104,258 miles
    Test number
    467836114309
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass91,538 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    91,538 miles
    Test number
    898505283138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  15. Fail91,538 miles (+18,553)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,538 miles
    Test number
    305183383118
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  16. Pass72,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    72,985 miles
    Test number
    416428162174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,985 miles (+14,288)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,985 miles
    Test number
    569148062106
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  18. Pass58,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    58,697 miles
    Test number
    218180381170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail58,696 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,696 miles
    Test number
    248910081199
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LL08 FTF

Does LL08 FTF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL08 FTF expired on 10 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL08 FTF?
The MOT on LL08 FTF expired on 10 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL08 FTF done?
LL08 FTF was recorded at 173,158 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2023, an average of 9,192 miles a year.
Has LL08 FTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 FTF has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LL08 FTF 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 FTF find?
LL08 FTF passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2023 with 3 advisories: suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom straight arm; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom wishbone rear bush; under vehicle covered.

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