
Mercedes-Benz C
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc
LP08 ZGNMOT history
LP08 ZGN is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 218,830 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 218,830 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 15 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 12,397 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP08 ZGN
- 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
- 31 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP08 ZGN was last recorded at 218,830 miles on 28 Jan 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 218,826 miles · 27 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 12,397 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 218,830 miles
- 2024 – 217,781 miles
- 2023 – 215,511 miles
- 2022 – 213,908 miles
- 2021 – 205,413 miles
- 2020 – 198,869 miles
- 2019 – 186,667 miles
- 2018 – 172,336 miles
- 2016 – 158,468 miles
- 2014 – 121,659 miles
- 2013 – 98,449 miles
- 2012 – 76,022 miles
- 2011 – 51,804 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Both headlight beam patterns poor.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 29 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass218,830 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 218,830 miles
- Test number
- 460239157988
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail218,826 miles (+1,045)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,826 miles
- Test number
- 348792453847
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass217,781 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 217,781 miles
- Test number
- 861629308788
- AdvisoryBoth headlight beam patterns poor.
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail217,779 miles (+2,268)3 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,779 miles
- Test number
- 506220088706
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
- AdvisoryBoth headlight beam patterns poor.
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass215,511 miles (+1,603)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 215,511 miles
- Test number
- 332461527959
- 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))
Pass213,908 miles (+3)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 213,908 miles
- Test number
- 930523445788
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront number plate deteriotated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake cable slightly loose, bracket broken
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure
Fail213,905 miles (+8,492)1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,905 miles
- Test number
- 949458081596
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront number plate deteriotated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake cable slightly loose, bracket broken
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure
Pass205,413 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 205,413 miles
- Test number
- 824386533545
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail205,410 miles (+6,541)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,410 miles
- Test number
- 261003533544
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system nearside front too rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake performance not tested brake pipe split (1.2.1 (g))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- 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))
Pass198,869 miles (+12,202)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 198,869 miles
- Test number
- 345286532073
- 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 worn on outer 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))
Pass186,667 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 186,667 miles
- Test number
- 639279377816
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slightly binding
Fail186,664 miles (+14,328)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,664 miles
- Test number
- 102251497966
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slightly binding
Pass172,336 miles (+13,868)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 172,336 miles
- Test number
- 819984829554
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryN/S/F tyre sidewall damaged.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass158,468 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 158,468 miles
- Test number
- 370466189671
- AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens is cracked
- AdvisoryO/s/f, n/s/r and both front to rear brake pipes, all are thinned by corrosion
Fail158,468 miles (+12,606)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,468 miles
- Test number
- 818308646165
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens is cracked
- AdvisoryO/s/f, n/s/r and both front to rear brake pipes, all are thinned by corrosion
Pass145,862 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 145,862 miles
- Test number
- 543562319206
- AdvisoryN/S/R tyre smooth outer egde
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tread
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Fail145,862 miles (+24,203)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,862 miles
- Test number
- 670005788951
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- AdvisoryN/S/R tyre smooth on inside
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tread
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Pass121,659 miles (+11,291)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 121,659 miles
- Test number
- 196748494150
- NoteAll tyres worn on iner edges
Pass110,368 miles (+11,919)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 110,368 miles
- Test number
- 186095424476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,449 miles (+22,427)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 98,449 miles
- Test number
- 389527593117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,022 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 76,022 miles
- Test number
- 449609822211
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail76,022 miles (+24,218)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,022 miles
- Test number
- 605579422244
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass51,804 miles (+375)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 51,804 miles
- Test number
- 626153511244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,429 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,429 miles
- Test number
- 138510311298
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Questions about LP08 ZGN
- Does LP08 ZGN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LP08 ZGN expired on 31 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LP08 ZGN?
- The MOT on LP08 ZGN expired on 31 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LP08 ZGN done?
- LP08 ZGN was recorded at 218,830 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2025, an average of 12,397 miles a year.
- Has LP08 ZGN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP08 ZGN has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on LP08 ZGN 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 ZGN find?
- LP08 ZGN passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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