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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

LP08 ZLUMOT history

LP08 ZLU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 130,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

LP08 ZLU black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
130,057 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,627 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 ZLU
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 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 ZLU was last recorded at 130,057 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 7,615 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,442 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,615 miles
Average per year
7,627 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,057 miles
  • 2025 – 122,442 miles
  • 2024 – 107,423 miles
  • 2023 – 94,971 miles
  • 2022 – 83,866 miles
  • 2021 – 73,982 miles
  • 2020 – 67,916 miles
  • 2019 – 58,435 miles
  • 2018 – 47,398 miles
  • 2016 – 43,657 miles
  • 2015 – 39,824 miles
  • 2014 – 35,234 miles
  • 2013 – 24,842 miles
  • 2011 – 21,641 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,057 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,057 miles (+7,615)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    130,057 miles
    Test number
    808403116021
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass122,442 miles (+394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    122,442 miles
    Test number
    938398202006
    • 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))
  3. Fail122,048 miles (+14,625)6 major3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,048 miles
    Test number
    691365028497
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm upwards facing ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Internal bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexible joint damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing heavily on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both at 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass107,423 miles (+12,452)1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    107,423 miles
    Test number
    835433215352
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flex damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arms inner bushes very worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre 2 nails in non repairable space
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Inner arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm inner bushes badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner arm inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S at 2.8mm O/S at 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass94,971 miles (+208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    94,971 miles
    Test number
    290143209068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail94,763 miles (+10,897)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,763 miles
    Test number
    886149800350
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm and edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass83,866 miles (+9,884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    83,866 miles
    Test number
    598340568118
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass73,982 miles (+6,066)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    73,982 miles
    Test number
    869459319099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,916 miles (+9,481)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    67,916 miles
    Test number
    785659578280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake back plates corroded
  10. Pass58,435 miles (+11,037)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    58,435 miles
    Test number
    945421818336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,398 miles (+3,741)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    47,398 miles
    Test number
    363689716481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,657 miles (+3,833)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    43,657 miles
    Test number
    791127666081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,824 miles (+132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    39,824 miles
    Test number
    189744040810
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre getting low on tread
  14. Fail39,692 miles (+4,458)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,692 miles
    Test number
    688182511628
    • DangerousNearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre getting low on tread
  15. Pass35,234 miles (+3,552)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    35,234 miles
    Test number
    438500104412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,682 miles (+6,840)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    31,682 miles
    Test number
    879175404111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,842 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    24,842 miles
    Test number
    176880573197
    • NoteO/S FRONT & O/S REAR TYRES WORN & NEARING WEAR INDICATORS
    • NoteO/S REAR BRAKE DISC MARKED ON OUTER FACE
  18. Fail24,841 miles (+3,200)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,841 miles
    Test number
    789364063145
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteO/S FRONT & O/S REAR TYRES WORN & NEARING WEAR INDICATORS
    • NoteO/S REAR BRAKE DISC MARKED ON OUTER FACE
  19. Pass21,641 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    21,641 miles
    Test number
    518766451359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Fail21,641 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,641 miles
    Test number
    997625451334
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LP08 ZLU

Does LP08 ZLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 ZLU is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 ZLU?
The MOT on LP08 ZLU is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 ZLU done?
LP08 ZLU was recorded at 130,057 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 7,627 miles a year.
Has LP08 ZLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 ZLU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LP08 ZLU 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 ZLU find?
LP08 ZLU passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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