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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

LO08 GVMMOT history

LO08 GVM is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 11 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 121,773 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

LO08 GVM black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
121,773 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,012 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 GVM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 GVM was last recorded at 121,773 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,770 miles · 1 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,012 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,773 miles
  • 2025 – 118,430 miles
  • 2024 – 115,351 miles
  • 2022 – 111,394 miles
  • 2021 – 108,700 miles
  • 2019 – 98,487 miles
  • 2018 – 86,852 miles
  • 2017 – 79,106 miles
  • 2016 – 73,947 miles
  • 2015 – 65,950 miles
  • 2014 – 60,987 miles
  • 2013 – 49,622 miles
  • 2012 – 38,424 miles
  • 2011 – 30,581 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,773 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wing (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,773 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    121,773 miles
    Test number
    862022656331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail121,770 miles (+3,340)5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,770 miles
    Test number
    270305054541
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed baffles hanging out (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass118,430 miles (+3,079)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    118,430 miles
    Test number
    145710633127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,351 miles (+3,957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    115,351 miles
    Test number
    296311119953
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass111,394 miles (+2,694)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    111,394 miles
    Test number
    446064254348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,700 miles (+10,213)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    108,700 miles
    Test number
    190346725078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,487 miles (+11,635)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,487 miles
    Test number
    697648646714
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass86,852 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    86,852 miles
    Test number
    244581799795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wing (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail86,852 miles (+7,746)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,852 miles
    Test number
    173856588119
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wing (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass79,106 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    79,106 miles
    Test number
    902980121136
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring various items

  11. Fail79,106 miles (+5,159)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,106 miles
    Test number
    275972094205
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring various items

  12. Pass73,947 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    73,947 miles
    Test number
    154620069364
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail73,947 miles (+7,997)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,947 miles
    Test number
    827463082189
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass65,950 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    65,950 miles
    Test number
    695582055144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail65,950 miles (+4,963)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,950 miles
    Test number
    517612555191
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass60,987 miles (+11,365)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    60,987 miles
    Test number
    527404184254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass49,622 miles (+11,198)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    49,622 miles
    Test number
    508821483221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass38,424 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    38,424 miles
    Test number
    696673082298
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing outer edge
    • NoteUnder shields fitted partial examination only

  19. Fail38,424 miles (+1,937)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,424 miles
    Test number
    889773582265
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing outer edge
    • NoteUnder shields fitted partial examination only

  20. Pass36,487 miles (+5,906)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    36,487 miles
    Test number
    706800432026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail30,581 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,581 miles
    Test number
    298884241107
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass30,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    30,581 miles
    Test number
    788624541124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 GVM

Does LO08 GVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 GVM is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 GVM?
The MOT on LO08 GVM is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 GVM done?
LO08 GVM was recorded at 121,773 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 6,012 miles a year.
Has LO08 GVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 GVM has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LO08 GVM 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 GVM find?
LO08 GVM passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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