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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,155 cc

LR08 GVNMOT history

LR08 GVN is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2024 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 145,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2023.

LR08 GVN black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Feb 2024
Mileage
145,630 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2023
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,987 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 GVN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,155 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 GVN was last recorded at 145,630 miles on 1 Feb 2023, 4,632 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,998 miles · 25 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
4,632 miles
Average per year
7,987 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 145,630 miles
  • 2022 – 140,998 miles
  • 2018 – 121,176 miles
  • 2017 – 113,515 miles
  • 2016 – 103,507 miles
  • 2013 – 75,028 miles
  • 2012 – 64,301 miles
  • 2011 – 49,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,630 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside front fog lamp damaged/broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

17 tests since 31 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,630 miles (+4,632)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    145,630 miles
    Test number
    696488274545
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass140,998 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    140,998 miles
    Test number
    572626608857
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  3. Pass219,782 km (+4,712)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    219,782 km
    Test number
    592186377473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass215,070 km (+10,387)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    215,070 km
    Test number
    556387160227
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass204,683 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    204,683 km
    Test number
    307725350370
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp lens cracked
  6. Pass121,176 miles (+7,661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    121,176 miles
    Test number
    398748119176
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres side wall deterioration due to age
  7. Pass113,515 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    113,515 miles
    Test number
    982954159077
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside front fog lamp damaged/broken
  8. Fail113,515 miles (+10,008)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,515 miles
    Test number
    120717010452
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside front fog lamp damaged/broken
  9. Pass103,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    103,507 miles
    Test number
    390057398479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail152,891 km1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,891 km
    Test number
    147546935022
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Pass152,891 km (+16,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    152,891 km
    Test number
    869356135022
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass136,869 km4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    136,869 km
    Test number
    256184844073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer & inner sides
  13. Pass75,028 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    75,028 miles
    Test number
    317905213096
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail75,028 miles (+10,727)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,028 miles
    Test number
    848925913041
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass64,301 miles (+14,541)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    64,301 miles
    Test number
    938308532063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low
  16. Pass49,760 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    49,760 miles
    Test number
    587758331041
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • Note1.Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some componants. 2.Both front tyres wearing edges nearside front tyre sidewall small tears no cords exposed.
  17. Fail49,760 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,760 miles
    Test number
    498491731008
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • Note1.Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some componants. 2.Both front tyres wearing edges nearside front tyre sidewall small tears no cords exposed.

Questions about LR08 GVN

Does LR08 GVN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 GVN expired on 24 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 GVN?
The MOT on LR08 GVN expired on 24 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 GVN done?
LR08 GVN was recorded at 145,630 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2023, an average of 7,987 miles a year.
Has LR08 GVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 GVN has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2017.
Has the mileage on LR08 GVN 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 GVN find?
LR08 GVN passed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2023 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside front side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users, and 1 more.

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