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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

LR08 GPJMOT history

LR08 GPJ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 3 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 122,267 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2025.

LR08 GPJ black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Apr 2026
Mileage
122,267 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,924 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 GPJ
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
3 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 GPJ was last recorded at 122,267 miles on 24 Apr 2025, 10,817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,450 miles · 4 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
10,817 miles
Average per year
6,924 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,267 miles
  • 2023 – 111,450 miles
  • 2022 – 107,599 miles
  • 2021 – 103,723 miles
  • 2020 – 99,711 miles
  • 2019 – 91,382 miles
  • 2018 – 77,078 miles
  • 2017 – 65,224 miles
  • 2016 – 58,652 miles
  • 2015 – 54,751 miles
  • 2014 – 51,595 miles
  • 2013 – 50,134 miles
  • 2012 – 45,340 miles
  • 2011 – 23,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,267 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wheel has been welded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing had tyre repair close to side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,267 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    122,267 miles
    Test number
    490849032706
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail122,267 miles (+10,817)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,267 miles
    Test number
    367031801638
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass111,450 miles (+3,851)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    111,450 miles
    Test number
    917428156227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass107,599 miles (+3,876)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    107,599 miles
    Test number
    184740596846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass103,723 miles (+10)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    103,723 miles
    Test number
    338807563690
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wheel has been welded (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing had tyre repair close to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Fail103,713 miles (+4,002)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,713 miles
    Test number
    170072884944
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wheel has been welded (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing had tyre repair close to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass99,711 miles (+8,329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    99,711 miles
    Test number
    910074211317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass91,382 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,382 miles
    Test number
    497736983152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail91,374 miles (+14,296)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,374 miles
    Test number
    476901326491
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))
  10. Pass77,078 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    77,078 miles
    Test number
    321109206134
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
  11. Fail77,077 miles (+11,853)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,077 miles
    Test number
    336069340071
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
  12. Pass65,224 miles (+6,572)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    65,224 miles
    Test number
    699883466861
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass58,652 miles (+3,901)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    58,652 miles
    Test number
    803015950795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,751 miles (+3,156)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    54,751 miles
    Test number
    755611595002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    51,595 miles
    Test number
    179186884079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail51,595 miles (+1,461)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,595 miles
    Test number
    406145184032
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  17. Pass50,134 miles (+4,794)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    50,134 miles
    Test number
    206974883027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,340 miles (+21,548)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    45,340 miles
    Test number
    147715392485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    23,792 miles
    Test number
    198073231068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 GPJ

Does LR08 GPJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 GPJ expired on 23 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 GPJ?
The MOT on LR08 GPJ expired on 23 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 GPJ done?
LR08 GPJ was recorded at 122,267 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2025, an average of 6,924 miles a year.
Has LR08 GPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 GPJ has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 GPJ 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 LR08 GPJ find?
LR08 GPJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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