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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.

LP08 HCJ silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass177,427 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake drum back plate corroded / both sides

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. 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))
  14. 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))
  15. 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)
  16. Pass100,313 miles (+13,208)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    100,313 miles
    Test number
    902802922273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,105 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    87,105 miles
    Test number
    481271420528
    • AdvisoryBrake wear warning lamp illuminated
  18. 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
  19. Pass82,442 miles (+5,018)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    82,442 miles
    Test number
    715167485103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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
  21. Pass68,462 miles (+8,171)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    68,462 miles
    Test number
    747112283179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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
  23. 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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