
Mercedes-Benz C
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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))
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))
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))
Pass87,404 miles (+18,475)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 87,404 miles
- Test number
- 513908159395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,929 miles (+18,986)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 68,929 miles
- Test number
- 932493901518
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass38,611 miles (+8,481)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 38,611 miles
- Test number
- 676767684029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,130 miles (+16,385)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 30,130 miles
- Test number
- 267553393087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,745 miles (+4,927)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 13,745 miles
- Test number
- 298645792051
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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