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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

LR08 GPYMOT history

LR08 GPY is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 10 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 56,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

LR08 GPY silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
56,700 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2020
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,137 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 GPY
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
10 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 GPY was last recorded at 56,700 miles on 7 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Dec 2020: 56,700 miles, lower than 72,247 miles on 10 Dec 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
72,247 miles · 10 Dec 2014
Average per year
2,137 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2020 – 56,700 miles
  • 2014 – 72,247 miles
  • 2013 – 58,019 miles
  • 2012 – 56,216 miles
  • 2011 – 35,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Engine cover and under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    612100379504
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    847860683057
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. PassMileage not read1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    230076894289
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryService light on

  4. PassMileage not read1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    885582073826
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. FailMileage not read3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    308089113177
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. PassMileage not read1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    528653733237
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. FailMileage not read2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    620215767008
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass56,700 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    56,700 miles
    Test number
    352890836080
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWasher jets

  9. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    816567104275
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. FailMileage not read1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    354716270133
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    871631407083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering belt perished
    • AdvisoryRear anti roll bar corroded

  12. FailMileage not read2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    911278908814
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering belt perished
    • AdvisoryRear anti roll bar corroded

  13. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    878088700686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    791030386328
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    881920739713
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. FailMileage not read1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    655904615935
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    564920378880
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  18. FailMileage not read2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    111061922937
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has minor splits around inner side wall, recommend replacement
    • AdvisorySuspect the offside front tyre has been run on flat

  19. Pass72,247 miles (+4,000)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    72,247 miles
    Test number
    499034144385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,247 miles (+10,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    68,247 miles
    Test number
    267619504109
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass58,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    58,019 miles
    Test number
    899042893028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail58,017 miles (+1,801)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,017 miles
    Test number
    656102993018
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass56,216 miles (+20,377)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    56,216 miles
    Test number
    685472902120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,839 miles
    Test number
    759583761029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 GPY

Does LR08 GPY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 GPY is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR08 GPY?
The MOT on LR08 GPY is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 GPY done?
LR08 GPY was recorded at 56,700 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2020, an average of 2,137 miles a year.
Has LR08 GPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 GPY has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LR08 GPY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Dec 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 GPY find?
LR08 GPY passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes are corroded; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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