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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

LO08 BWYMOT history

LO08 BWY is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 12 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 171,334 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2025.

LO08 BWY blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2026
Mileage
171,334 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,568 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 BWY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 BWY was last recorded at 171,334 miles on 12 Aug 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,334 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,568 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,334 miles
  • 2024 – 154,980 miles
  • 2023 – 142,348 miles
  • 2022 – 132,782 miles
  • 2021 – 127,121 miles
  • 2020 – 125,607 miles
  • 2019 – 118,709 miles
  • 2018 – 110,357 miles
  • 2017 – 103,103 miles
  • 2016 – 93,602 miles
  • 2015 – 88,777 miles
  • 2014 – 84,132 miles
  • 2013 – 74,291 miles
  • 2012 – 66,254 miles
  • 2011 – 64,216 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,334 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    171,334 miles
    Test number
    604168683963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail171,334 miles (+16,354)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,334 miles
    Test number
    179102211639
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor pattern dip beam (4.1.4 (b))
  3. Pass154,980 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    154,980 miles
    Test number
    351109908590
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail154,980 miles (+12,632)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,980 miles
    Test number
    700984542317
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass142,348 miles (+9,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    142,348 miles
    Test number
    250420290231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass132,782 miles (+5,661)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    132,782 miles
    Test number
    159102335449
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted concealing testable items.
  7. Pass127,121 miles (+1,514)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    127,121 miles
    Test number
    130395768312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass125,607 miles (+6,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    125,607 miles
    Test number
    417523567682
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. Pass118,709 miles (+8,352)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    118,709 miles
    Test number
    140241142742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,357 miles (+7,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    110,357 miles
    Test number
    614108675679
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  11. Pass103,103 miles (+9,501)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    103,103 miles
    Test number
    646034336090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass93,602 miles (+4,825)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    93,602 miles
    Test number
    352568977321
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted
  13. Pass88,777 miles (+4,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    88,777 miles
    Test number
    827961325139
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
  14. Pass84,132 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    84,132 miles
    Test number
    385756334169
    • NoteFront brake pads starting to wear low
    • NoteNear side front tyre starting to perish / crack outter side wall
  15. Fail84,131 miles (+9,840)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,131 miles
    Test number
    656545634123
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake pads starting to wear low
    • NoteFront wiper blade rubber starting to wear
    • NoteNear side front tyre starting to perish / crack outter side wall
  16. Pass74,291 miles (+8,037)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    74,291 miles
    Test number
    207672353432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,254 miles (+2,038)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    66,254 miles
    Test number
    926213662117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,216 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    64,216 miles
    Test number
    229141971198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  19. Fail64,207 miles2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,207 miles
    Test number
    835348761164
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Questions about LO08 BWY

Does LO08 BWY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO08 BWY expired on 13 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO08 BWY?
The MOT on LO08 BWY expired on 13 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO08 BWY done?
LO08 BWY was recorded at 171,334 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2025, an average of 7,568 miles a year.
Has LO08 BWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 BWY has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LO08 BWY 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 LO08 BWY find?
LO08 BWY passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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