Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc
LP08 OBSMOT history
LP08 OBS is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 14 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 277,596 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 277,596 mi
- At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 16,713 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP08 OBS
- 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
- 14 Aug 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP08 OBS was last recorded at 277,596 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 114,186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 163,410 miles · 15 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 114,186 miles
- Average per year
- 16,713 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 277,596 miles
- 2025 – 163,410 miles
- 2024 – 148,420 miles
- 2023 – 141,944 miles
- 2022 – 121,353 miles
- 2021 – 103,134 miles
- 2020 – 77,979 miles
- 2019 – 67,854 miles
- 2018 – 63,026 miles
- 2017 – 56,475 miles
- 2016 – 51,257 miles
- 2015 – 47,274 miles
- 2014 – 44,528 miles
- 2013 – 38,594 miles
- 2012 – 31,867 miles
- 2011 – 25,977 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass277,596 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Underbody panels prevent complete inspection
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
21 tests since 1 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass277,596 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 277,596 miles
- Test number
- 516269188079
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Fail277,596 miles (+114,186)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 277,596 miles
- Test number
- 339398708886
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Pass163,410 miles (+14,990)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 163,410 miles
- Test number
- 159538884412
- MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns and os (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass148,420 miles (+6,476)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 148,420 miles
- Test number
- 894304433789
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass141,944 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 141,944 miles
- Test number
- 223981528509
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,944 miles (+20,591)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,944 miles
- Test number
- 803369677768
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass121,353 miles (+18,219)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 121,353 miles
- Test number
- 199892308823
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRun flat indicator on
Pass103,134 miles (+25,155)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 103,134 miles
- Test number
- 214846001330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,979 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 77,979 miles
- Test number
- 989627209299
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail77,965 miles (+10,111)1 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,965 miles
- Test number
- 139607996693
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass67,854 miles (+4,828)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 67,854 miles
- Test number
- 155679892202
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass63,026 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 63,026 miles
- Test number
- 102694785279
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUnderbody panels prevent complete inspection
Fail63,022 miles (+6,547)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,022 miles
- Test number
- 929418224830
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUnderbody panels prevent complete inspection
Pass56,475 miles (+5,218)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 56,475 miles
- Test number
- 831817410311
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre badly cracked around outer edge & has cut on outer sidewall , no cords visible , marked
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cracking around outer edge of tread
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre badly cracked around outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracking around outer edge of tread
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryUnderbody panels prevent complete inspection
Pass51,257 miles (+3,983)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 51,257 miles
- Test number
- 365034029954
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,274 miles (+2,746)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 47,274 miles
- Test number
- 511791148418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,528 miles (+5,934)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 44,528 miles
- Test number
- 528136224225
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteSuspect rear tyres incorrect size
Pass38,594 miles (+6,727)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 38,594 miles
- Test number
- 658807023243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,867 miles (+5,890)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 31,867 miles
- Test number
- 469957522236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,977 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 25,977 miles
- Test number
- 259085211212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,976 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,976 miles
- Test number
- 899903211242
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Questions about LP08 OBS
- Does LP08 OBS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 OBS is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LP08 OBS?
- The MOT on LP08 OBS is valid until 20 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 OBS done?
- LP08 OBS was recorded at 277,596 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 16,713 miles a year.
- Has LP08 OBS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP08 OBS has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LP08 OBS 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 OBS find?
- LP08 OBS passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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