
Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc
LP08 HCJMOT history
LP08 HCJ is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 27 May 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 177,427 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 May 2026
- Mileage
- 177,427 mi
- At MOT on 30 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,306 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP08 HCJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 30 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP08 HCJ was last recorded at 177,427 miles on 30 Apr 2025, 8,351 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 169,076 miles · 28 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,351 miles
- Average per year
- 9,306 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 177,427 miles
- 2024 – 169,076 miles
- 2023 – 161,979 miles
- 2022 – 157,193 miles
- 2021 – 152,297 miles
- 2020 – 146,865 miles
- 2019 – 134,582 miles
- 2018 – 120,267 miles
- 2017 – 100,313 miles
- 2016 – 87,105 miles
- 2015 – 82,442 miles
- 2014 – 77,424 miles
- 2013 – 68,462 miles
- 2012 – 60,291 miles
- 2011 – 48,155 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake drum back plate corroded / both sides
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.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018
Front Coil spring corroded both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 9 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass177,427 miles (+8,351)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2026
- Odometer
- 177,427 miles
- Test number
- 584042206399
- AdvisoryFront Brake drum back plate corroded / both sides
Pass169,076 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2025
- Odometer
- 169,076 miles
- Test number
- 660512817628
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail169,076 miles (+7,097)2 dangerous1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,076 miles
- Test number
- 527153402120
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer wall / marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security font both sides of floor frame supports + rear inner sills / marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass161,979 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2024
- Odometer
- 161,979 miles
- Test number
- 481107368723
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail161,978 miles (+4,785)1 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,978 miles
- Test number
- 160744669126
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass157,193 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2023
- Odometer
- 157,193 miles
- Test number
- 150323769691
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail157,192 miles (+4,895)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,192 miles
- Test number
- 586103354119
- MajorFront Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass152,297 miles (+13)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 152,297 miles
- Test number
- 210653038286
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail152,284 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,284 miles
- Test number
- 572319740080
- DangerousNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass152,280 miles (+5,415)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2022
- Odometer
- 152,280 miles
- Test number
- 581693314868
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass146,865 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2021
- Odometer
- 146,865 miles
- Test number
- 120991696016
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Fail146,865 miles (+12,283)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,865 miles
- Test number
- 365239149671
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass134,582 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 134,582 miles
- Test number
- 255644985671
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail134,581 miles (+14,314)3 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,581 miles
- Test number
- 739642132717
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass120,267 miles (+19,954)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 120,267 miles
- Test number
- 853279786386
- 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)
Pass100,313 miles (+13,208)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 100,313 miles
- Test number
- 902802922273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,105 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 87,105 miles
- Test number
- 481271420528
- AdvisoryBrake wear warning lamp illuminated
Fail87,099 miles (+4,657)1 failure3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,099 miles
- Test number
- 707462639419
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake wear warning lamp illuminated
Pass82,442 miles (+5,018)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 82,442 miles
- Test number
- 715167485103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,424 miles (+8,962)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 77,424 miles
- Test number
- 979008284168
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass68,462 miles (+8,171)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 68,462 miles
- Test number
- 747112283179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,291 miles (+12,136)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 60,291 miles
- Test number
- 578379852176
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside 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
Pass48,155 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 48,155 miles
- Test number
- 585530461157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LP08 HCJ
- Does LP08 HCJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LP08 HCJ expired on 27 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LP08 HCJ?
- The MOT on LP08 HCJ expired on 27 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LP08 HCJ done?
- LP08 HCJ was recorded at 177,427 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2025, an average of 9,306 miles a year.
- Has LP08 HCJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP08 HCJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on LP08 HCJ 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 LP08 HCJ find?
- LP08 HCJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake drum back plate corroded / both sides.
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