Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc
LP08 OCBMOT history
LP08 OCB is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 15 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 133,579 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 133,579 mi
- At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,848 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP08 OCB
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 15 Aug 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP08 OCB was last recorded at 133,579 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 1,486 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 132,093 miles · 21 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1,486 miles
- Average per year
- 7,848 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 133,579 miles
- 2025 – 115,620 miles
- 2023 – 103,386 miles
- 2022 – 96,692 miles
- 2021 – 90,605 miles
- 2020 – 84,580 miles
- 2019 – 78,840 miles
- 2018 – 71,610 miles
- 2017 – 66,387 miles
- 2016 – 61,465 miles
- 2015 – 45,965 miles
- 2014 – 30,827 miles
- 2013 – 26,469 miles
- 2011 – 18,557 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass133,579 miles
- AdvisoryAdvise n/s/f brake pipe been heavily coated in paint
- AdvisoryAdvise n/s/r quarter panel window shattered
- AdvisoryAdvise o/s n/s front tyres worn on outside edges advise to replace
- AdvisoryAdvise o/s n/s rear chassis corroded but not holed or excessive
- AdvisoryAdvise rear subframe corroded but not excessiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Exhaust centre - rear joint corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
22 tests since 29 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass133,579 miles (+1,486)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 133,579 miles
- Test number
- 567488164508
- AdvisoryAdvise n/s/f brake pipe been heavily coated in paint
- AdvisoryAdvise n/s/r quarter panel window shattered
- AdvisoryAdvise o/s n/s front tyres worn on outside edges advise to replace
- AdvisoryAdvise o/s n/s rear chassis corroded but not holed or excessive
- AdvisoryAdvise rear subframe corroded but not excessive
Fail132,093 miles (+16,473)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,093 miles
- Test number
- 683837305218
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from rear silencer also split and insecure also centre silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryAdvise n/s/r quarter panel window smashed but no sharp edges
- AdvisoryAdvise o/s n/s rear chassis corroded but not excessive
- AdvisoryAdvise rear subframe corroded but not excessive
Pass115,620 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 115,620 miles
- Test number
- 523348083912
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))
Fail115,620 miles (+12,234)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,620 miles
- Test number
- 252920700443
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))
Pass103,386 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 103,386 miles
- Test number
- 879952100609
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust centre - rear joint corroded
Fail103,386 miles (+6,694)9 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,386 miles
- Test number
- 559407331944
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush front arm (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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust centre - rear joint corroded
Pass96,692 miles (+2)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 96,692 miles
- Test number
- 779745149971
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail96,690 miles (+6,085)1 dangerous8 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,690 miles
- Test number
- 625158508026
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass90,605 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 90,605 miles
- Test number
- 769319495867
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,603 miles (+6,023)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,603 miles
- Test number
- 374386850028
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass84,580 miles (+5,740)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 84,580 miles
- Test number
- 710955036460
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass78,840 miles (+7,230)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 78,840 miles
- Test number
- 307659077624
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass71,610 miles (+5,223)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 71,610 miles
- Test number
- 114892262272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,387 miles (+4,922)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 66,387 miles
- Test number
- 111261066280
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass61,465 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 61,465 miles
- Test number
- 272154377572
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,453 miles (+472)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 61,453 miles
- Test number
- 511467874845
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,981 miles (+114)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2017
- Odometer
- 60,981 miles
- Test number
- 395402958825
- AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken on centre pipe
Fail60,867 miles (+14,902)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,867 miles
- Test number
- 498376571442
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken on centre pipe
Pass45,965 miles (+15,138)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 45,965 miles
- Test number
- 299620215123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,827 miles (+4,358)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 30,827 miles
- Test number
- 448499374011
- NoteNearside front tyre worn to 2mm
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn to 2mm
- NoteOffside front tyre worn to 3mm
- NoteOffside rear tyre on 1.6mm
Pass26,469 miles (+7,912)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 26,469 miles
- Test number
- 719650913159
- NoteN/s/r tyre close to limit
Pass18,557 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 18,557 miles
- Test number
- 609882801356
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LP08 OCB
- Does LP08 OCB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 OCB is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LP08 OCB?
- The MOT on LP08 OCB is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP08 OCB done?
- LP08 OCB was recorded at 133,579 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 7,848 miles a year.
- Has LP08 OCB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP08 OCB has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LP08 OCB 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 OCB find?
- LP08 OCB passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: advise n/s/f brake pipe been heavily coated in paint; advise n/s/r quarter panel window shattered; advise o/s n/s front tyres worn on outside edges advise to replace, and 2 more.
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