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Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

LP08 HGYMOT history

LP08 HGY is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 139,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

LP08 HGY silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2026
Mileage
139,125 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,379 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 HGY
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 5 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LP08 HGY was last recorded at 139,125 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 12,437 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,688 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
12,437 miles
Average per year
7,379 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,125 miles
  • 2025 – 126,688 miles
  • 2024 – 119,101 miles
  • 2023 – 112,782 miles
  • 2022 – 93,191 miles
  • 2021 – 82,487 miles
  • 2020 – 74,600 miles
  • 2019 – 69,004 miles
  • 2018 – 65,124 miles
  • 2017 – 61,730 miles
  • 2016 – 58,128 miles
  • 2015 – 53,890 miles
  • 2014 – 47,781 miles
  • 2013 – 41,392 miles
  • 2012 – 33,420 miles
  • 2011 – 26,350 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail139,125 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Lower aspect ration tyres fitted to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear brake pads are starting to get low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail139,125 miles (+12,437)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,125 miles
    Test number
    659972462156
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass126,688 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    126,688 miles
    Test number
    680801314801
    • AdvisoryLower aspect ration tyres fitted to rear

  3. Fail126,688 miles (+7,587)2 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,688 miles
    Test number
    641177165635
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLower aspect ration tyres fitted to rear
    • AdvisoryO/s headlamp light output not as bright as it should be
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion n/s/f metal brake pipe to flexible brake hose

  4. Pass119,101 miles (+6,319)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    119,101 miles
    Test number
    914343756563
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass112,782 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    112,782 miles
    Test number
    570700308639
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail112,782 miles (+19,591)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,782 miles
    Test number
    523887900668
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass93,191 miles (+10,704)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    93,191 miles
    Test number
    522767417274
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass82,487 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    82,487 miles
    Test number
    387186137763
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  9. Fail82,487 miles (+7,887)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,487 miles
    Test number
    402207356638
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  10. Pass74,600 miles (+5,596)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    74,600 miles
    Test number
    599944676964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,004 miles (+3,880)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,004 miles
    Test number
    817642876672
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing on outer tread and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass65,124 miles (+3,394)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    65,124 miles
    Test number
    896265191759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,730 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    61,730 miles
    Test number
    681594758452
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads are starting to get low

  14. Fail61,730 miles (+3,602)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,730 miles
    Test number
    605021176112
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads are starting to get low

  15. Pass58,128 miles (+4,238)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    58,128 miles
    Test number
    293894327083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail53,890 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,890 miles
    Test number
    299143785495
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre on 3,mm and has a srew in it
    • NoteOff side rear tyre on 3,mm

  17. Pass53,890 miles (+6,109)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    53,890 miles
    Test number
    845423585172
    • NoteNear side rear tyre on 3,mm and has a srew in it
    • NoteOff side rear tyre on 3,mm

  18. Pass47,781 miles (+6,389)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    47,781 miles
    Test number
    525398574154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,392 miles (+7,972)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    41,392 miles
    Test number
    559876173126
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing low and on outer edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low and on outer edge

  20. Pass33,420 miles (+7,070)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    33,420 miles
    Test number
    789049772160
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have 2mm tread and nearside rear outer side wall cut
    • NoteOffside front jacking point missing
    • NoteRear brake pads starting to wear low

  21. Pass26,350 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    26,350 miles
    Test number
    588748471132
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low and discs lipped

Questions about LP08 HGY

Does LP08 HGY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 HGY expired on 5 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 HGY?
The MOT on LP08 HGY expired on 5 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 HGY done?
LP08 HGY was recorded at 139,125 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 7,379 miles a year.
Has LP08 HGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 HGY has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 HGY 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 HGY find?
LP08 HGY failed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 4 advisories: offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; nearside front coil spring fractured or broken, and 7 more.

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