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Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

LR08 GVEMOT history

LR08 GVE is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 5 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 161,224 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

LR08 GVE silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
161,224 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 GVE
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
5 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 GVE was last recorded at 161,224 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,197 miles · 18 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
9,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,224 miles
  • 2024 – 152,690 miles
  • 2023 – 141,577 miles
  • 2022 – 129,910 miles
  • 2021 – 127,853 miles
  • 2020 – 127,851 miles
  • 2019 – 127,466 miles
  • 2018 – 126,872 miles
  • 2017 – 124,022 miles
  • 2016 – 108,683 miles
  • 2015 – 87,559 miles
  • 2014 – 71,534 miles
  • 2013 – 56,259 miles
  • 2012 – 34,857 miles
  • 2011 – 21,502 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,224 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,224 miles (+27)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    161,224 miles
    Test number
    698697429165
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. Fail161,197 miles (+8,507)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,197 miles
    Test number
    849708901604
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass152,690 miles (+413)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    152,690 miles
    Test number
    785994830360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides of the vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of chassis corroded
  4. Fail152,277 miles (+10,700)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,277 miles
    Test number
    168327640801
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides of the vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of chassis corroded
  5. Pass141,577 miles (+91)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    141,577 miles
    Test number
    783047008683
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail141,486 miles (+11,576)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,486 miles
    Test number
    191927188693
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt ripped
  7. Pass129,910 miles (+1,031)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    129,910 miles
    Test number
    388670627335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass128,879 miles (+41)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    128,879 miles
    Test number
    663555428680
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front windscreen washer jet blocked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Fail128,838 miles (+985)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,838 miles
    Test number
    232996482342
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front windscreen washer jet blocked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass127,853 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    127,853 miles
    Test number
    763388713714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail127,851 miles (+385)3 dangerous15 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,851 miles
    Test number
    147731534696
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass127,466 miles (+594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    127,466 miles
    Test number
    717148988047
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass126,872 miles (+2,850)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    126,872 miles
    Test number
    582130401301
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass124,022 miles (+15,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    124,022 miles
    Test number
    839714863661
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass108,683 miles (+21,124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    108,683 miles
    Test number
    105036086467
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF FRONT (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass87,559 miles (+16,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    87,559 miles
    Test number
    727078165056
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass71,534 miles (+15,275)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    71,534 miles
    Test number
    409853374052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass56,259 miles (+21,402)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    56,259 miles
    Test number
    599392273096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,857 miles (+13,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,857 miles
    Test number
    988772762006
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass21,502 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    21,502 miles
    Test number
    717090641069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR08 GVE

Does LR08 GVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 GVE is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR08 GVE?
The MOT on LR08 GVE is valid until 8 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 GVE done?
LR08 GVE was recorded at 161,224 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 9,445 miles a year.
Has LR08 GVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 GVE has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 GVE 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 GVE find?
LR08 GVE passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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