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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

LR08 GVYMOT history

LR08 GVY is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 3 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 209,952 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

LR08 GVY black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
209,952 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 GVY
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
3 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 GVY was last recorded at 209,952 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 8,298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,654 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,298 miles
Average per year
10,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 209,952 miles
  • 2025 – 201,654 miles
  • 2024 – 196,086 miles
  • 2023 – 188,582 miles
  • 2022 – 180,237 miles
  • 2021 – 171,594 miles
  • 2020 – 162,789 miles
  • 2019 – 156,094 miles
  • 2018 – 148,474 miles
  • 2016 – 135,683 miles
  • 2015 – 120,449 miles
  • 2014 – 110,051 miles
  • 2012 – 73,052 miles
  • 2011 – 51,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,952 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass209,952 miles (+8,298)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    209,952 miles
    Test number
    993441841560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass201,654 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    201,654 miles
    Test number
    385320338999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail201,644 miles (+5,558)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,644 miles
    Test number
    320434028828
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass196,086 miles (+7,504)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    196,086 miles
    Test number
    928971221560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass188,582 miles (+8,345)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    188,582 miles
    Test number
    613126298712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass180,237 miles (+8,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    180,237 miles
    Test number
    938538720535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass171,594 miles (+8,805)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    171,594 miles
    Test number
    305612684751
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass162,789 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    162,789 miles
    Test number
    314826346834
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Fail162,776 miles (+6,682)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,776 miles
    Test number
    906686383922
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass156,094 miles (+7,620)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    156,094 miles
    Test number
    855196353054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield loose

  11. Pass148,474 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    148,474 miles
    Test number
    312110173881
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail148,470 miles (+12,787)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,470 miles
    Test number
    881470164375
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.0 / 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass135,683 miles (+15,234)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    135,683 miles
    Test number
    520663696838
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass120,449 miles (+10,398)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    120,449 miles
    Test number
    126571765189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Pass110,051 miles (+36,999)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    110,051 miles
    Test number
    217023264494
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

  16. Pass73,052 miles (+5,754)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    73,052 miles
    Test number
    869968952183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,298 miles (+16,268)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    67,298 miles
    Test number
    888165102078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    51,030 miles
    Test number
    159644421062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 GVY

Does LR08 GVY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 GVY is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 GVY?
The MOT on LR08 GVY is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 GVY done?
LR08 GVY was recorded at 209,952 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 10,508 miles a year.
Has LR08 GVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 GVY has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 GVY 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 GVY find?
LR08 GVY passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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