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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

LR08 GUKMOT history

LR08 GUK is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 6 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 160,886 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

LR08 GUK black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Jul 2026
Mileage
160,886 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 GUK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR08 GUK was last recorded at 160,886 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 6,854 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,032 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,854 miles
Average per year
8,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,886 miles
  • 2025 – 154,032 miles
  • 2024 – 146,997 miles
  • 2023 – 137,576 miles
  • 2022 – 132,087 miles
  • 2021 – 127,893 miles
  • 2019 – 118,716 miles
  • 2018 – 110,670 miles
  • 2017 – 105,892 miles
  • 2016 – 99,497 miles
  • 2015 – 81,565 miles
  • 2014 – 66,205 miles
  • 2013 – 51,237 miles
  • 2012 – 39,110 miles
  • 2011 – 33,336 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail160,886 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRadiotor insecure

What MOT failures 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, 2024

  • Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust system rusty and brackets weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front and rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail160,886 miles (+6,854)9 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,886 miles
    Test number
    468250208711
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRadiotor insecure

  2. Pass154,032 miles (+7,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    154,032 miles
    Test number
    111180336536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass146,997 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    146,997 miles
    Test number
    794018405613
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail146,997 miles (+9,421)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,997 miles
    Test number
    446581431969
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass137,576 miles (+5,489)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    137,576 miles
    Test number
    231234894497
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust hangers rusty and weak

  6. Pass132,087 miles (+4,194)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    132,087 miles
    Test number
    598146920176
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty and brackets weak
    • AdvisoryFront and rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes worn

  7. Pass127,893 miles (+9,177)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    127,893 miles
    Test number
    652147544848
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty and brackets weak
    • AdvisoryFront and rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes worn
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper smearing screen

  8. Pass118,716 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,716 miles
    Test number
    360990581650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail118,702 miles (+8,032)6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,702 miles
    Test number
    238431796966
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass110,670 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    110,670 miles
    Test number
    831594551719
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail110,669 miles (+4,777)2 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,669 miles
    Test number
    980034713164
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall cracked (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white light (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall cracked (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass105,892 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    105,892 miles
    Test number
    371731711148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre small split in inner sidewall
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under body trays

  13. Fail105,892 miles (+6,395)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,892 miles
    Test number
    197262709175
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre small split in inner sidewall
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under body trays

  14. Pass99,497 miles (+17,932)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    99,497 miles
    Test number
    176867274833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass81,565 miles (+15,360)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    81,565 miles
    Test number
    655229155008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,205 miles (+14,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    66,205 miles
    Test number
    569330454054
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass51,237 miles1 dangerous8 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    51,237 miles
    Test number
    417237943022
    • DangerousBoth rear tyres have multiple cuts to cord but not enough to breach requirements
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteDamage to nearside sill jacking point
    • NoteEngine oil very low
    • NoteSills covered

  18. Fail51,237 miles (+12,127)2 dangerous8 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,237 miles
    Test number
    679027043026
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousBoth rear tyres have multiple cuts to cord but not enough to breach requirements
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteDamage to nearside sill jacking point
    • NoteEngine oil very low
    • NoteSills covered

  19. Pass39,110 miles (+5,774)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,110 miles
    Test number
    259756352006
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCovers under vehicle

  20. Pass33,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,336 miles
    Test number
    199574071089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 GUK

Does LR08 GUK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 GUK expired on 24 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 GUK?
The MOT on LR08 GUK expired on 24 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 GUK done?
LR08 GUK was recorded at 160,886 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 8,246 miles a year.
Has LR08 GUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 GUK has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 GUK 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 GUK find?
LR08 GUK failed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 9 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside front brake hose excessively chafed; nearside front brake hose excessively deteriorated; nearside front bumper insecure, and 13 more.

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