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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

LP08 ZHWMOT history

LP08 ZHW is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 163,376 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

LP08 ZHW black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
163,376 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,169 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 ZHW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 ZHW was last recorded at 163,376 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 2,387 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,989 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,387 miles
Average per year
9,169 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,376 miles
  • 2025 – 160,989 miles
  • 2024 – 157,749 miles
  • 2023 – 155,205 miles
  • 2021 – 149,543 miles
  • 2020 – 127,284 miles
  • 2019 – 111,154 miles
  • 2018 – 99,422 miles
  • 2017 – 93,866 miles
  • 2016 – 85,131 miles
  • 2015 – 75,712 miles
  • 2014 – 63,213 miles
  • 2013 – 49,965 miles
  • 2012 – 37,960 miles
  • 2011 – 30,330 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,376 miles
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing through edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing through edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear outer edge and minor damage to sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,376 miles (+2,387)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    163,376 miles
    Test number
    345442822794
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing through edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing through edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass160,989 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    160,989 miles
    Test number
    579459688102
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear outer edge and minor damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail160,989 miles (+3,240)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,989 miles
    Test number
    250815682445
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear outer edge and minor damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass157,749 miles (+2,544)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    157,749 miles
    Test number
    787165930093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass155,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    155,205 miles
    Test number
    645825908894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail155,205 miles (+5,662)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,205 miles
    Test number
    172963659279
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass149,543 miles (+21)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    149,543 miles
    Test number
    197448502152
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracking slightly (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays obscuring testable items
  8. Fail149,522 miles (+22,238)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,522 miles
    Test number
    858846265839
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Anti roll bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracking slightly (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays obscuring testable items
  9. Pass127,284 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    127,284 miles
    Test number
    390005551118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail127,245 miles (+16,091)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,245 miles
    Test number
    268688363013
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear Pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass111,154 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    111,154 miles
    Test number
    336514779548
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail111,154 miles (+11,732)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,154 miles
    Test number
    543772672409
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass99,422 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    99,422 miles
    Test number
    513546787778
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted obscuring the view of some testable items.
  14. Fail99,422 miles (+5,556)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,422 miles
    Test number
    880029066540
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted obscuring the view of some testable items.
  15. Pass93,866 miles (+8,735)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    93,866 miles
    Test number
    370929739098
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass85,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    85,131 miles
    Test number
    900793715430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail85,131 miles (+9,419)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,131 miles
    Test number
    207150593620
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
  18. Pass75,712 miles (+12,499)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    75,712 miles
    Test number
    318064546153
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Pass63,213 miles (+13,248)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    63,213 miles
    Test number
    397039434279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,965 miles (+12,005)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    49,965 miles
    Test number
    978172713201
    • NoteDiscs slightly worn
  21. Pass37,960 miles (+7,630)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    37,960 miles
    Test number
    287583112258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    30,330 miles
    Test number
    325855891170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 ZHW

Does LP08 ZHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 ZHW is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 ZHW?
The MOT on LP08 ZHW is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 ZHW done?
LP08 ZHW was recorded at 163,376 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 9,169 miles a year.
Has LP08 ZHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 ZHW has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LP08 ZHW 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 ZHW find?
LP08 ZHW passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing through edges; offside front inner road wheel slightly distorted, and 1 more.

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