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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

LP08 EDXMOT history

LP08 EDX is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 110,043 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2024.

LP08 EDX black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2025
Mileage
110,043 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2024
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 EDX
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 expired on 5 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 EDX was last recorded at 110,043 miles on 6 Oct 2024, 13,588 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 May 2012: 35,189 miles, lower than 35,799 miles on 29 Apr 2011.
  • 20 Sept 2022: 89,103 miles, lower than 150,796 miles on 20 Sept 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
96,455 miles · 29 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
13,588 miles
Average per year
5,524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 110,043 miles
  • 2023 – 96,455 miles
  • 2022 – 89,103 miles
  • 2021 – 150,796 miles
  • 2020 – 135,511 miles
  • 2019 – 124,098 miles
  • 2018 – 113,032 miles
  • 2017 – 101,198 miles
  • 2016 – 96,301 miles
  • 2014 – 63,713 miles
  • 2013 – 50,399 miles
  • 2012 – 35,189 miles
  • 2011 – 35,799 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,043 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryParking brake just met the required efficiency
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass110,043 miles (+13,588)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    110,043 miles
    Test number
    707691411248
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met the required efficiency
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass96,455 miles (+7,352)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    96,455 miles
    Test number
    108882966587
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass89,103 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    89,103 miles
    Test number
    224653752745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail89,103 miles (-61,693)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,103 miles
    Test number
    862770376215
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (both side) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass150,796 miles (+15,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    150,796 miles
    Test number
    882949349523
    • AdvisoryFront grilles loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
  6. Pass135,511 miles (+11,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    135,511 miles
    Test number
    224737037753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass124,098 miles (+11,066)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    124,098 miles
    Test number
    634720720313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,032 miles (+11,834)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    113,032 miles
    Test number
    949550263139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,198 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    101,198 miles
    Test number
    936091663320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail101,152 miles (+4,851)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,152 miles
    Test number
    334424674650
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  11. Pass96,301 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    96,301 miles
    Test number
    169415790408
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays hiding some components
  12. Fail96,301 miles3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,301 miles
    Test number
    380911751959
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays hiding some components
  13. PassMileage not read2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    169277565185
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront bumper damaged but secure
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged
  14. FailMileage not read3 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    575467765161
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront bumper damaged but secure
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged
  15. Pass63,713 miles (+13,314)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    63,713 miles
    Test number
    997931924197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,399 miles (+15,210)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    50,399 miles
    Test number
    226632523184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,189 miles (-610)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    35,189 miles
    Test number
    877013322122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,799 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    35,799 miles
    Test number
    989569711166
    • NoteFront discs poor

Questions about LP08 EDX

Does LP08 EDX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 EDX expired on 5 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 EDX?
The MOT on LP08 EDX expired on 5 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 EDX done?
LP08 EDX was recorded at 110,043 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2024, an average of 5,524 miles a year.
Has LP08 EDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 EDX has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LP08 EDX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 2 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LP08 EDX find?
LP08 EDX passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear; coolant leak, and 3 more.

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