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Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

LP08 ZGJMOT history

LP08 ZGJ is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 191,924 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

LP08 ZGJ silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2026
Mileage
191,924 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,380 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 ZGJ
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
31 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 ZGJ was last recorded at 191,924 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,923 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
10,380 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 191,924 miles
  • 2024 – 188,153 miles
  • 2023 – 185,167 miles
  • 2022 – 183,319 miles
  • 2021 – 182,144 miles
  • 2020 – 181,586 miles
  • 2019 – 179,392 miles
  • 2018 – 171,347 miles
  • 2017 – 150,274 miles
  • 2016 – 121,911 miles
  • 2015 – 96,507 miles
  • 2014 – 78,831 miles
  • 2013 – 72,345 miles
  • 2012 – 59,590 miles
  • 2011 – 45,600 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,924 miles
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,924 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    191,924 miles
    Test number
    256999360324
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail191,923 miles (+3,770)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,923 miles
    Test number
    319905375882
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass188,153 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    188,153 miles
    Test number
    431176132800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail188,152 miles (+2,985)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,152 miles
    Test number
    295415973281
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested O/S/Head light out (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass185,167 miles (+1,848)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    185,167 miles
    Test number
    404542766781
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass183,319 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    183,319 miles
    Test number
    737757748229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail183,319 miles (+1,175)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,319 miles
    Test number
    782289226031
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass182,144 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    182,144 miles
    Test number
    802135631924
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail182,144 miles (+558)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,144 miles
    Test number
    936891043373
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass181,586 miles (+2,194)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    181,586 miles
    Test number
    337127929876
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass179,392 miles (+8,045)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    179,392 miles
    Test number
    287062331178
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass171,347 miles (+21,073)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    171,347 miles
    Test number
    271580088548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working inner ns stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass150,274 miles (+28,363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    150,274 miles
    Test number
    784584502056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass121,911 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    121,911 miles
    Test number
    472839719259
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail121,911 miles (+25,404)2 failures4 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,911 miles
    Test number
    147839168450
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass96,507 miles (+17,676)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    96,507 miles
    Test number
    859265851168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,831 miles (+6,486)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    78,831 miles
    Test number
    365675554242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,345 miles (+12,755)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    72,345 miles
    Test number
    817301463366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,590 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    59,590 miles
    Test number
    526076142364
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail59,590 miles (+282)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,590 miles
    Test number
    919746942326
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass59,308 miles (+13,708)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    59,308 miles
    Test number
    928342882240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,600 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,600 miles
    Test number
    325367531249
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner side wall has a split

  23. Pass45,600 miles (+293)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    45,600 miles
    Test number
    746237331273
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner side wall has a split

  24. Fail45,307 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,307 miles
    Test number
    857031131296
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LP08 ZGJ

Does LP08 ZGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 ZGJ expired on 4 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 ZGJ?
The MOT on LP08 ZGJ expired on 4 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 ZGJ done?
LP08 ZGJ was recorded at 191,924 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 10,380 miles a year.
Has LP08 ZGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 ZGJ has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LP08 ZGJ 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 ZGJ find?
LP08 ZGJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing.

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