Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc
LL08 FTJMOT history
LL08 FTJ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 216,551 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 216,551 mi
- At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,661 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL08 FTJ
- 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
- 30 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL08 FTJ was last recorded at 216,551 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 8,363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 208,188 miles · 15 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,363 miles
- Average per year
- 9,661 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 216,551 miles
- 2025 – 208,188 miles
- 2024 – 200,377 miles
- 2023 – 192,632 miles
- 2022 – 182,183 miles
- 2021 – 170,535 miles
- 2020 – 161,937 miles
- 2019 – 141,576 miles
- 2018 – 126,585 miles
- 2017 – 122,038 miles
- 2016 – 115,569 miles
- 2015 – 111,792 miles
- 2013 – 104,067 miles
- 2012 – 86,069 miles
- 2011 – 67,686 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass216,551 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorBrake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted both front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release lever,suggest repairing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
21 tests since 20 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass216,551 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 216,551 miles
- Test number
- 511078714639
- MinorBrake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted both front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail216,551 miles (+8,363)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,551 miles
- Test number
- 438427911104
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorBrake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted both front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass208,188 miles (+7,811)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 208,188 miles
- Test number
- 714277470904
- MinorBrake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass200,377 miles (+7,745)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 200,377 miles
- Test number
- 712686615165
- MinorBrake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass192,632 miles (+10,449)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 192,632 miles
- Test number
- 995265129778
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass182,183 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 182,183 miles
- Test number
- 450784050889
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail182,181 miles (+11,646)6 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,181 miles
- Test number
- 239814833489
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorPosition lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass170,535 miles (+8,598)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 170,535 miles
- Test number
- 870605120632
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,937 miles (+20,361)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 161,937 miles
- Test number
- 609024394683
- MinorBrake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
- AdvisoryVehicle tested under wet conditions
Pass141,576 miles (+65)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 141,576 miles
- Test number
- 675339907182
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release lever,suggest repairing (1.1.6 (d))
Fail141,511 miles (+14,926)7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,511 miles
- Test number
- 629217608270
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear (joint upwards) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main (4.1.4 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release lever,suggest repairing (1.1.6 (d))
Pass126,585 miles (+4,547)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2019
- Odometer
- 126,585 miles
- Test number
- 630110837230
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Pass122,038 miles (+6,469)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 122,038 miles
- Test number
- 992687200744
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to perish
Pass115,569 miles (+3,777)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 115,569 miles
- Test number
- 837932176910
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,792 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 111,792 miles
- Test number
- 713666049705
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre
Fail111,792 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,792 miles
- Test number
- 480090891311
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre
Pass173,618 km
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 173,618 km
- Test number
- 678617484261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,067 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 104,067 miles
- Test number
- 795458463205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,067 miles (+17,998)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,067 miles
- Test number
- 609648463293
- FailureNearside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass86,069 miles (+18,383)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 86,069 miles
- Test number
- 466180482120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,686 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2012
- Odometer
- 67,686 miles
- Test number
- 578190741165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL08 FTJ
- Does LL08 FTJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 FTJ is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL08 FTJ?
- The MOT on LL08 FTJ is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL08 FTJ done?
- LL08 FTJ was recorded at 216,551 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 9,661 miles a year.
- Has LL08 FTJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL08 FTJ has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on LL08 FTJ 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 FTJ find?
- LL08 FTJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: brake lever not releasing correctly; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.
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