
Mercedes-Benz C
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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
Pass129,910 miles (+1,031)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 129,910 miles
- Test number
- 388670627335
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass127,853 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 127,853 miles
- Test number
- 763388713714
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass56,259 miles (+21,402)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 56,259 miles
- Test number
- 599392273096
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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