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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

LR08 PLOMOT history

LR08 PLO is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 166,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2025.

LR08 PLO black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2026
Mileage
166,192 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 PLO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 PLO was last recorded at 166,192 miles on 18 Jan 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,189 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
8,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,192 miles
  • 2024 – 160,401 miles
  • 2023 – 158,561 miles
  • 2021 – 156,751 miles
  • 2020 – 146,542 miles
  • 2019 – 133,960 miles
  • 2018 – 127,291 miles
  • 2017 – 120,035 miles
  • 2016 – 112,516 miles
  • 2015 – 102,637 miles
  • 2014 – 91,444 miles
  • 2013 – 80,677 miles
  • 2012 – 64,934 miles
  • 2011 – 47,728 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,192 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,192 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    166,192 miles
    Test number
    302566487539
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail166,189 miles (+5,788)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,189 miles
    Test number
    911720347158
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass160,401 miles (+1,840)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    160,401 miles
    Test number
    546224160556
    • 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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass158,561 miles (+1,810)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    158,561 miles
    Test number
    333994433865
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass156,751 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    156,751 miles
    Test number
    395415342260
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp connecting front to middle section is cracked

  6. Fail156,751 miles (+10,209)2 major3 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,751 miles
    Test number
    699377772634
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp connecting front to middle section is cracked

  7. Pass146,542 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    146,542 miles
    Test number
    554943669160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail146,542 miles (+12,582)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,542 miles
    Test number
    853305680262
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass133,960 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    133,960 miles
    Test number
    155605021539
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play in front wheel bearing.
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted.

  10. Fail133,959 miles (+6,668)1 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,959 miles
    Test number
    527391205770
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play in front wheel bearing.
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted.

  11. Pass127,291 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    127,291 miles
    Test number
    605565307133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  12. Fail127,291 miles (+7,256)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,291 miles
    Test number
    910250399792
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  13. Pass120,035 miles (+7,519)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    120,035 miles
    Test number
    625249695226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass112,516 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    112,516 miles
    Test number
    368430746364
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undetrays fitted.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail112,516 miles (+9,879)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,516 miles
    Test number
    508635072598
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undetrays fitted.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass102,637 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    102,637 miles
    Test number
    388831295050
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail102,637 miles (+11,193)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,637 miles
    Test number
    898910295087
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass91,444 miles (+10,767)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    91,444 miles
    Test number
    657124484036
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass80,677 miles (+15,743)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    80,677 miles
    Test number
    656344773032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass64,934 miles (+17,206)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    64,934 miles
    Test number
    187258962011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,728 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    47,728 miles
    Test number
    938935871047
    • NoteEmissions not detected

  22. Fail47,728 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,728 miles
    Test number
    239374971058
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEmissions not detected

Questions about LR08 PLO

Does LR08 PLO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 PLO expired on 17 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 PLO?
The MOT on LR08 PLO expired on 17 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 PLO done?
LR08 PLO was recorded at 166,192 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2025, an average of 8,555 miles a year.
Has LR08 PLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 PLO has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 PLO 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 PLO find?
LR08 PLO passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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