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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

LP08 ZHJMOT history

LP08 ZHJ is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2022 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 224,451 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2021.

LP08 ZHJ silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2022
Mileage
224,451 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2021
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
14,538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 ZHJ
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 6 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 ZHJ was last recorded at 224,451 miles on 7 Dec 2021, 6,034 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
218,417 miles · 6 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
6,034 miles
Average per year
14,538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 224,451 miles
  • 2020 – 218,417 miles
  • 2019 – 210,232 miles
  • 2018 – 200,306 miles
  • 2017 – 191,719 miles
  • 2016 – 181,815 miles
  • 2015 – 170,414 miles
  • 2014 – 160,391 miles
  • 2013 – 141,184 miles
  • 2012 – 114,791 miles
  • 2011 – 91,101 miles
  • 2010 – 63,647 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,451 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 15 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,451 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    224,451 miles
    Test number
    942402809514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Fail224,451 miles (+6,034)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,451 miles
    Test number
    862492669462
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass218,417 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    218,417 miles
    Test number
    685088748501
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes corroded/poor
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre bald inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/r back plate corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear suspension/bushes corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnable to assess some areas due to covers

  4. Fail218,417 miles (+8,185)3 major3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,417 miles
    Test number
    996436769973
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes corroded/poor
    • AdvisoryO/s handbrake low effort
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre bald inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/r back plate corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear suspension/bushes corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnable to assess some areas due to covers

  5. Pass210,232 miles (+7)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    210,232 miles
    Test number
    951390982466
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail210,225 miles (+9,919)6 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,225 miles
    Test number
    573956057326
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass200,306 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    200,306 miles
    Test number
    915173381714
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front park light bulb no operation
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake has some binding from park brake shoes.
    • AdvisoryBrake wear warning light on

  8. Fail200,306 miles (+8,587)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,306 miles
    Test number
    838592784668
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front park light bulb no operation
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake has some binding from park brake shoes.
    • AdvisoryBrake wear warning light on

  9. Pass191,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    191,719 miles
    Test number
    796358267342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail191,719 miles (+9,904)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,719 miles
    Test number
    111443732781
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass181,815 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    181,815 miles
    Test number
    465069654252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail181,815 miles (+11,401)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,815 miles
    Test number
    977744466057
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass170,414 miles (+10,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    170,414 miles
    Test number
    810068625361
    • AdvisoryWindscreen slight damage marked

  14. Pass160,391 miles (+19,207)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    160,391 miles
    Test number
    128256544340
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass141,184 miles (+26,393)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    141,184 miles
    Test number
    987453453394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass114,791 miles (+23,690)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    114,791 miles
    Test number
    526840622351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass91,101 miles (+27,454)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    91,101 miles
    Test number
    196069611333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    63,647 miles
    Test number
    453789410384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 ZHJ

Does LP08 ZHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 ZHJ expired on 6 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 ZHJ?
The MOT on LP08 ZHJ expired on 6 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 ZHJ done?
LP08 ZHJ was recorded at 224,451 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2021, an average of 14,538 miles a year.
Has LP08 ZHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 ZHJ has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LP08 ZHJ 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 ZHJ find?
LP08 ZHJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2021 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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