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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

LR08 GWWMOT history

LR08 GWW is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 155,293 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

LR08 GWW black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
155,293 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,008 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 GWW
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
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 GWW was last recorded at 155,293 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,291 miles · 18 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,008 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,293 miles
  • 2024 – 150,869 miles
  • 2023 – 146,706 miles
  • 2022 – 141,432 miles
  • 2021 – 137,059 miles
  • 2020 – 132,507 miles
  • 2019 – 128,028 miles
  • 2018 – 118,295 miles
  • 2017 – 110,592 miles
  • 2016 – 104,067 miles
  • 2015 – 98,770 miles
  • 2014 – 93,327 miles
  • 2013 – 81,418 miles
  • 2012 – 67,788 miles
  • 2011 – 56,093 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,293 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,293 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    155,293 miles
    Test number
    494568039963
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Fail155,291 miles (+4,422)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,291 miles
    Test number
    677688018546
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass150,869 miles (+4,163)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    150,869 miles
    Test number
    106936783409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass146,706 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    146,706 miles
    Test number
    903720474956
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail146,702 miles (+5,270)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,702 miles
    Test number
    645102789907
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass141,432 miles (+4,373)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    141,432 miles
    Test number
    295994215682
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass137,059 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    137,059 miles
    Test number
    651846228897
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail137,059 miles (+4,552)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,059 miles
    Test number
    381338696029
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak cat is cracked and center is leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass132,507 miles (+4,479)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    132,507 miles
    Test number
    947722161423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass128,028 miles (+9,733)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    128,028 miles
    Test number
    745401221592
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndersheilds fitted covering the underside

  11. Pass118,295 miles (+2,206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    118,295 miles
    Test number
    839949416274
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass116,089 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    116,089 miles
    Test number
    733857880090
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail116,089 miles (+5,497)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,089 miles
    Test number
    401488071458
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass110,592 miles (+6,525)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    110,592 miles
    Test number
    315059647435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass104,067 miles (+5,297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    104,067 miles
    Test number
    542573500049
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe above rear axle frame (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear T rating tyre fitted M&S

  16. Pass98,770 miles (+5,443)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    98,770 miles
    Test number
    659937305140
    • AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWipers poor just ok for test

  17. Pass93,327 miles (+11,909)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    93,327 miles
    Test number
    876323534276
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront 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)

  18. Pass81,418 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    81,418 miles
    Test number
    509775833272
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail81,418 miles (+13,630)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,418 miles
    Test number
    595825033200
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass67,788 miles (+11,695)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    67,788 miles
    Test number
    499727132282
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass56,093 miles (+4,394)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    56,093 miles
    Test number
    365794741404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,699 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,699 miles
    Test number
    839628831077
    • NoteO/s/f fog light loose
    • NoteRear discs partially corroded

Questions about LR08 GWW

Does LR08 GWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 GWW is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR08 GWW?
The MOT on LR08 GWW is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 GWW done?
LR08 GWW was recorded at 155,293 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 7,008 miles a year.
Has LR08 GWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 GWW has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 GWW 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 GWW find?
LR08 GWW passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush; rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides.

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