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Mercedes-Benz CLC

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

LP08 OAUMOT history

LP08 OAU is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLC first used on 18 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 121,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

LP08 OAU silver Mercedes-Benz Clc – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
121,958 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,689 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 OAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLC
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 OAU was last recorded at 121,958 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,921 miles · 31 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
6,689 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,958 miles
  • 2025 – 116,676 miles
  • 2024 – 112,550 miles
  • 2023 – 108,116 miles
  • 2022 – 102,889 miles
  • 2021 – 95,357 miles
  • 2020 – 93,049 miles
  • 2019 – 77,959 miles
  • 2017 – 68,217 miles
  • 2016 – 48,327 miles
  • 2015 – 41,262 miles
  • 2014 – 36,461 miles
  • 2013 – 30,534 miles
  • 2012 – 26,861 miles
  • 2011 – 20,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,958 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,958 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    121,958 miles
    Test number
    559926392244
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail121,958 miles (+37)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,958 miles
    Test number
    380586942344
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail121,921 miles (+5,245)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,921 miles
    Test number
    608648236539
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass116,676 miles (+4,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    116,676 miles
    Test number
    938055393403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass112,550 miles (+4,434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    112,550 miles
    Test number
    512789784647
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass108,116 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    108,116 miles
    Test number
    569600472591
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail108,111 miles (+5,222)3 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,111 miles
    Test number
    477594459969
    • DangerousFront 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))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bent arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Straight arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bent arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass102,889 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    102,889 miles
    Test number
    439351334328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail102,887 miles (+7,530)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,887 miles
    Test number
    843715873769
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass95,357 miles (+2,308)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    95,357 miles
    Test number
    125516994592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    93,049 miles
    Test number
    532240251967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail93,049 miles (+3,129)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,049 miles
    Test number
    548487041713
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass89,920 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,920 miles
    Test number
    949033104755
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail89,919 miles (+11,960)2 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,919 miles
    Test number
    483041059297
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBrake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass77,959 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    77,959 miles
    Test number
    238419565935
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Fail77,957 miles (+9,740)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,957 miles
    Test number
    485624110773
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  17. Pass68,217 miles (+10,920)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    68,217 miles
    Test number
    281315357267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass57,297 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    57,297 miles
    Test number
    614461499185
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower body cover with sheald
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail57,297 miles (+8,970)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,297 miles
    Test number
    214640031342
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working and offside front (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower body cover with sheald
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass48,327 miles (+7,065)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    48,327 miles
    Test number
    918819969035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,262 miles (+4,801)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    41,262 miles
    Test number
    405463215004
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass36,461 miles (+5,927)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    36,461 miles
    Test number
    707618794096
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass30,534 miles (+3,673)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    30,534 miles
    Test number
    816975203108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,861 miles (+6,272)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    26,861 miles
    Test number
    298272452153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    20,589 miles
    Test number
    479149261122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 OAU

Does LP08 OAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 OAU is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 OAU?
The MOT on LP08 OAU is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 OAU done?
LP08 OAU was recorded at 121,958 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 6,689 miles a year.
Has LP08 OAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 OAU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 OAU 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 OAU find?
LP08 OAU passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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