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Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

LOD 838MOT history

LOD 838 is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2025 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 165,005 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2024.

LOD 838 silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Dec 2025
Mileage
165,005 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2024
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LOD 838
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LOD 838 was last recorded at 165,005 miles on 13 Nov 2024, 13,665 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
151,340 miles · 5 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
13,665 miles
Average per year
11,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 165,005 miles
  • 2023 – 151,340 miles
  • 2022 – 135,442 miles
  • 2021 – 129,091 miles
  • 2020 – 121,634 miles
  • 2019 – 116,442 miles
  • 2018 – 102,518 miles
  • 2017 – 87,404 miles
  • 2016 – 68,929 miles
  • 2015 – 49,943 miles
  • 2014 – 38,611 miles
  • 2013 – 30,130 miles
  • 2012 – 13,745 miles
  • 2011 – 8,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,005 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,005 miles (+13,665)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    165,005 miles
    Test number
    541092674435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass151,340 miles (+15,898)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    151,340 miles
    Test number
    799882498554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass135,442 miles (+6,351)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    135,442 miles
    Test number
    456726692791
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass129,091 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    129,091 miles
    Test number
    647653903917
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  5. Fail129,091 miles (+7,457)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,091 miles
    Test number
    828663689934
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  6. Pass121,634 miles (+5,192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    121,634 miles
    Test number
    526413654543
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  7. Pass116,442 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    116,442 miles
    Test number
    393453850565
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail116,438 miles (+13,920)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,438 miles
    Test number
    474839542327
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass102,518 miles (+15,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    102,518 miles
    Test number
    721708154906
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass87,404 miles (+18,475)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    87,404 miles
    Test number
    513908159395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,929 miles (+18,986)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    68,929 miles
    Test number
    932493901518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,943 miles (+11,332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    49,943 miles
    Test number
    906356985029
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass38,611 miles (+8,481)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    38,611 miles
    Test number
    676767684029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,130 miles (+16,385)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    30,130 miles
    Test number
    267553393087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass13,745 miles (+4,927)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    13,745 miles
    Test number
    298645792051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass8,818 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    8,818 miles
    Test number
    927411201100
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGE

Questions about LOD 838

What vehicle is registration LOD 838 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LOD 838 on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Sept 2008. 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 LOD 838 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LOD 838 expired on 7 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LOD 838?
The MOT on LOD 838 expired on 7 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LOD 838 done?
LOD 838 was recorded at 165,005 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2024, an average of 11,490 miles a year.
Has LOD 838 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LOD 838 has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LOD 838 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 LOD 838 find?
LOD 838 passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play front rear arm; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise, and 3 more.

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