Mercedes Carthago

Silver and Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc

LMS 508MOT history

LMS 508 is a silver and grey diesel Mercedes Carthago first used on 31 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 70,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
70,838 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LMS 508
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes
Model
Carthago
Colour
Silver and Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LMS 508 was last recorded at 70,838 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 82 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,756 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
82 miles
Average per year
3,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,838 miles
  • 2025 – 70,756 miles
  • 2024 – 70,696 miles
  • 2023 – 66,753 miles
  • 2022 – 65,794 miles
  • 2021 – 64,946 miles
  • 2019 – 63,770 miles
  • 2018 – 57,015 miles
  • 2017 – 48,979 miles
  • 2016 – 41,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,838 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Brake pipes above fuel tank

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Emissions to low to read

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 11 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,838 miles (+82)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    70,838 miles
    Test number
    210959339654
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass70,756 miles (+60)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    70,756 miles
    Test number
    892067036371
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission pipe seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass70,696 miles (+3,943)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    70,696 miles
    Test number
    830620085239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,753 miles (+959)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    66,753 miles
    Test number
    688795323779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,794 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    65,794 miles
    Test number
    458207428723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail65,792 miles (+846)1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,792 miles
    Test number
    714564899245
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  7. Pass64,946 miles (+1,176)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    64,946 miles
    Test number
    205445033107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,770 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,770 miles
    Test number
    202471078193
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes above fuel tank
    • AdvisoryEmissions to low to read

  9. Fail63,746 miles (+6,731)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,746 miles
    Test number
    607666497852
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes above fuel tank
    • AdvisoryEmissions to low to read

  10. Pass57,015 miles (+8,036)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    57,015 miles
    Test number
    872483834829
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes above fuel tank
    • AdvisoryEmissions to low to read

  11. Pass48,979 miles (+7,637)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    48,979 miles
    Test number
    797966580113
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes above fuel tank
    • AdvisoryEmissions to low to read

  12. Pass41,342 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    41,342 miles
    Test number
    809822736256
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes above fuel tank
    • AdvisoryEmissions to low to read

  13. Fail41,342 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,342 miles
    Test number
    317670968078
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes above fuel tank
    • AdvisoryEmissions to low to read

  14. Pass54,542 km
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    54,542 km
    Test number
    357409175764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LMS 508

What vehicle is registration LMS 508 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LMS 508 on a silver and grey diesel Mercedes Carthago first used on 31 Dec 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does LMS 508 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LMS 508 is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LMS 508?
The MOT on LMS 508 is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LMS 508 done?
LMS 508 was recorded at 70,838 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 3,195 miles a year.
Has LMS 508 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LMS 508 has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LMS 508 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 LMS 508 find?
LMS 508 passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front valve stem slightly damaged; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage.

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