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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

LO08 FWMMOT history

LO08 FWM is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 9 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 104,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.

LO08 FWM black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
104,877 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,455 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 FWM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
9 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 FWM was last recorded at 104,877 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 2,356 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,521 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,356 miles
Average per year
5,455 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,877 miles
  • 2025 – 102,521 miles
  • 2024 – 99,003 miles
  • 2023 – 90,851 miles
  • 2022 – 84,391 miles
  • 2021 – 77,759 miles
  • 2020 – 74,183 miles
  • 2019 – 67,674 miles
  • 2018 – 59,426 miles
  • 2017 – 51,338 miles
  • 2016 – 46,620 miles
  • 2015 – 43,145 miles
  • 2014 – 37,495 miles
  • 2013 – 28,643 miles
  • 2012 – 22,849 miles
  • 2011 – 21,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,877 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Engine cover and under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - Castor arm bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - Front bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass104,877 miles (+2,356)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    104,877 miles
    Test number
    264884541714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass102,521 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    102,521 miles
    Test number
    972248129242
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail102,521 miles (+3,518)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,521 miles
    Test number
    305832443932
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass99,003 miles (+34)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    99,003 miles
    Test number
    757262143454
    • MinorSide repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both mirror indicator lenses condensation (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - Castor arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - Front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail98,969 miles (+8,118)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,969 miles
    Test number
    109575621398
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorSide repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both mirror indicator lenses condensation (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - Castor arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - Front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass90,851 miles (+6,460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    90,851 miles
    Test number
    420226252827
    • AdvisoryRear pads worn
  7. Pass84,391 miles (+6,632)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    84,391 miles
    Test number
    225011410334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,759 miles (+3,576)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    77,759 miles
    Test number
    935245853501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass74,183 miles (+6,509)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    74,183 miles
    Test number
    736764876604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,674 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,674 miles
    Test number
    673460690717
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  11. Fail67,674 miles (+8,248)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,674 miles
    Test number
    949896296033
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass59,426 miles (+8,088)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    59,426 miles
    Test number
    184898664211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,338 miles (+4,718)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    51,338 miles
    Test number
    914082813594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,620 miles (+3,475)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    46,620 miles
    Test number
    515571323004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,145 miles (+5,650)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    43,145 miles
    Test number
    705266207324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,495 miles (+8,852)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    37,495 miles
    Test number
    278978984226
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass28,643 miles (+2,621)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    28,643 miles
    Test number
    377816693420
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perishing
  18. Pass26,022 miles (+3,173)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    26,022 miles
    Test number
    406853943174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,849 miles (+1,337)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    22,849 miles
    Test number
    967297232124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    21,512 miles
    Test number
    225085641465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 FWM

Does LO08 FWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 FWM is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 FWM?
The MOT on LO08 FWM is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 FWM done?
LO08 FWM was recorded at 104,877 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 5,455 miles a year.
Has LO08 FWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 FWM has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LO08 FWM 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 FWM find?
LO08 FWM passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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