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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.

LP08 ZGN grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass218,830 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass218,830 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    218,830 miles
    Test number
    460239157988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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)
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. Pass110,368 miles (+11,919)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    110,368 miles
    Test number
    186095424476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass98,449 miles (+22,427)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    98,449 miles
    Test number
    389527593117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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)
  22. 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)
  23. Pass51,804 miles (+375)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    51,804 miles
    Test number
    626153511244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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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