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Mercedes-Benz C

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

LP08 OAMMOT history

LP08 OAM is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 161,372 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

LP08 OAM grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
161,372 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,603 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 OAM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 OAM was last recorded at 161,372 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,371 miles · 29 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,603 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,372 miles
  • 2023 – 159,788 miles
  • 2022 – 152,112 miles
  • 2021 – 149,826 miles
  • 2020 – 140,995 miles
  • 2019 – 140,986 miles
  • 2018 – 132,335 miles
  • 2017 – 121,077 miles
  • 2016 – 109,335 miles
  • 2015 – 99,027 miles
  • 2014 – 89,813 miles
  • 2013 – 77,864 miles
  • 2012 – 69,354 miles
  • 2011 – 51,490 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,372 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,372 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    161,372 miles
    Test number
    439838820979
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail161,371 miles (+1,583)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,371 miles
    Test number
    403684716249
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn banana shape arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass159,788 miles (+7,676)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    159,788 miles
    Test number
    150494960145
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass152,112 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    152,112 miles
    Test number
    186587999080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail152,110 miles (+2,284)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,110 miles
    Test number
    711672772376
    • DangerousNearside Front 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))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass149,826 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    149,826 miles
    Test number
    784015378533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail149,825 miles (+8,830)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,825 miles
    Test number
    892050512664
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch operation poor

  8. Pass140,995 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    140,995 miles
    Test number
    313955256407
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail140,994 miles (+8)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,994 miles
    Test number
    636027621582
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail140,986 miles (+8,651)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,986 miles
    Test number
    999008578665
    • MajorNearside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield

  11. Pass132,335 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    132,335 miles
    Test number
    843691948765
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail132,334 miles (+11,257)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,334 miles
    Test number
    122565126190
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass121,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    121,077 miles
    Test number
    523166661929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail121,077 miles (+11,742)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,077 miles
    Test number
    401764509202
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

  15. Pass109,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    109,335 miles
    Test number
    398181477697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail109,335 miles (+10,308)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,335 miles
    Test number
    545793525014
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded pipe in n/s/r wheel arch. (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass99,027 miles (+9,214)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    99,027 miles
    Test number
    716871700517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass89,813 miles (+2,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    89,813 miles
    Test number
    416319954293
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass87,713 miles (+9,849)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    87,713 miles
    Test number
    318287854183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking.

  20. Pass77,864 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    77,864 miles
    Test number
    515876753171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront wipers smearing

  21. Fail77,864 miles (+8,510)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,864 miles
    Test number
    247536653197
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront wipers smearing

  22. Fail69,354 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,354 miles
    Test number
    477597952128
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass69,354 miles (+17,864)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    69,354 miles
    Test number
    806607552184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    51,490 miles
    Test number
    869225981129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 OAM

Does LP08 OAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 OAM is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP08 OAM?
The MOT on LP08 OAM is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 OAM done?
LP08 OAM was recorded at 161,372 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 7,603 miles a year.
Has LP08 OAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 OAM has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LP08 OAM 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 OAM find?
LP08 OAM passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 8 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both, and 5 more.

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