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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

LP08 HCUMOT history

LP08 HCU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2024 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 246,763 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2023.

LP08 HCU black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2024
Mileage
246,763 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2023
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
15,529 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 HCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 HCU was last recorded at 246,763 miles on 22 Feb 2023, 10,116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jul 2015: 148,860 miles, lower than 199,708 miles on 12 Dec 2013.

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
236,647 miles · 7 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
10,116 miles
Average per year
15,529 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 246,763 miles
  • 2020 – 236,647 miles
  • 2019 – 227,373 miles
  • 2018 – 221,948 miles
  • 2017 – 212,770 miles
  • 2016 – 211,154 miles
  • 2015 – 148,925 miles
  • 2013 – 199,708 miles
  • 2012 – 129,685 miles
  • 2011 – 85,321 miles
  • 2010 – 63,390 miles
  • 2009 – 38,428 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass246,763 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (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.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass246,763 miles (+10,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    246,763 miles
    Test number
    368469001528
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass236,647 miles (+9,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    236,647 miles
    Test number
    557142494593
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres bald on inner edges

  3. Pass227,373 miles (+5,425)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    227,373 miles
    Test number
    443328607674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass221,948 miles (+9,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    221,948 miles
    Test number
    830163918030
    • AdvisoryO/side front tyre bald on inner edge

  5. Pass212,770 miles (+1,616)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    212,770 miles
    Test number
    789352163031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass211,154 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    211,154 miles
    Test number
    149137134160
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on minimum

  7. Fail211,154 miles (+62,229)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,154 miles
    Test number
    240440886035
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on minimum

  8. Fail148,925 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,925 miles
    Test number
    317722025245
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass148,925 miles (+65)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    148,925 miles
    Test number
    856702025229
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail148,860 miles (-50,848)4 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,860 miles
    Test number
    917922695189
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOuter sidewall damaged offside front tyre

  11. Pass199,708 miles (+175)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    199,708 miles
    Test number
    728576643332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail199,533 miles (+23,238)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,533 miles
    Test number
    175285543365
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass176,295 miles (+46,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    176,295 miles
    Test number
    287277533075
    • 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)

  14. Fail129,685 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,685 miles
    Test number
    167379632446
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass129,685 miles (+44,364)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    129,685 miles
    Test number
    665419532027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,321 miles (+21,931)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    85,321 miles
    Test number
    966208811012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,390 miles (+24,962)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    63,390 miles
    Test number
    942372500103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    38,428 miles
    Test number
    320146469256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 HCU

Does LP08 HCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 HCU expired on 21 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 HCU?
The MOT on LP08 HCU expired on 21 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 HCU done?
LP08 HCU was recorded at 246,763 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2023, an average of 15,529 miles a year.
Has LP08 HCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 HCU has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2016.
Has the mileage on LP08 HCU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LP08 HCU find?
LP08 HCU passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side.

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