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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

LO08 YMUMOT history

LO08 YMU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 164,991 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

LO08 YMU black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Aug 2027
Mileage
164,991 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,351 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 YMU
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 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 YMU was last recorded at 164,991 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 6,488 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,503 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,488 miles
Average per year
8,351 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,991 miles
  • 2025 – 158,503 miles
  • 2024 – 152,415 miles
  • 2023 – 145,974 miles
  • 2022 – 140,240 miles
  • 2021 – 135,931 miles
  • 2020 – 129,101 miles
  • 2019 – 122,466 miles
  • 2018 – 115,806 miles
  • 2017 – 110,091 miles
  • 2016 – 103,947 miles
  • 2015 – 96,532 miles
  • 2014 – 80,150 miles
  • 2013 – 63,549 miles
  • 2012 – 47,772 miles
  • 2011 – 38,602 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,991 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    164,991 miles
    Test number
    581169143107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail164,991 miles (+6,488)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,991 miles
    Test number
    499074507050
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass158,503 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    158,503 miles
    Test number
    612034012106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail158,503 miles (+6,088)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,503 miles
    Test number
    304566205751
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass152,415 miles (+244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    152,415 miles
    Test number
    570911992216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail152,171 miles (+6,197)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,171 miles
    Test number
    229452978178
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass145,974 miles (+5,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    145,974 miles
    Test number
    659195890167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass140,240 miles (+4,309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    140,240 miles
    Test number
    979012987527
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  9. Pass135,931 miles (+6,830)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    135,931 miles
    Test number
    512668683881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass129,101 miles (+6,635)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    129,101 miles
    Test number
    783266291712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass122,466 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    122,466 miles
    Test number
    165040458311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail122,446 miles (+6,640)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,446 miles
    Test number
    802599278323
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass115,806 miles (+5,715)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    115,806 miles
    Test number
    311539172073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  14. Pass110,091 miles (+6,144)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    110,091 miles
    Test number
    415717259049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass103,947 miles (+7,415)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    103,947 miles
    Test number
    867473448872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,532 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    96,532 miles
    Test number
    739056695141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail96,515 miles (+16,365)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,515 miles
    Test number
    968705495142
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass80,150 miles (+16,601)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    80,150 miles
    Test number
    586439364101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,549 miles (+15,777)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    63,549 miles
    Test number
    456335873185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,772 miles (+9,170)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    47,772 miles
    Test number
    265674692102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    38,602 miles
    Test number
    496870481166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 YMU

Does LO08 YMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 YMU is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 YMU?
The MOT on LO08 YMU is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 YMU done?
LO08 YMU was recorded at 164,991 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 8,351 miles a year.
Has LO08 YMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 YMU has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LO08 YMU 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 YMU find?
LO08 YMU passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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