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Red · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

LR08 PLXMOT history

LR08 PLX is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 14 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 210,473 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2024.

LR08 PLX red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Jul 2025
Mileage
210,473 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2024
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,922 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 PLX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 PLX was last recorded at 210,473 miles on 23 Jul 2024, 16,657 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Mar 2015: 145,058 miles, lower than 146,256 miles on 20 Mar 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
193,816 miles · 21 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
16,657 miles
Average per year
8,922 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 210,473 miles
  • 2023 – 193,816 miles
  • 2022 – 188,561 miles
  • 2021 – 182,249 miles
  • 2020 – 178,765 miles
  • 2019 – 172,378 miles
  • 2018 – 166,028 miles
  • 2016 – 151,290 miles
  • 2015 – 145,058 miles
  • 2014 – 138,495 miles
  • 2013 – 130,459 miles
  • 2012 – 122,507 miles
  • 2011 – 91,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,473 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass210,473 miles (+16,657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    210,473 miles
    Test number
    285787275544
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass193,816 miles (+5,255)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    193,816 miles
    Test number
    416033633081
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass188,561 miles (+6,312)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    188,561 miles
    Test number
    344263002626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass182,249 miles (+3,484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    182,249 miles
    Test number
    599204406845
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass178,765 miles (+6,387)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    178,765 miles
    Test number
    680676400104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass172,378 miles (+6,350)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    172,378 miles
    Test number
    667224472954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass166,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    166,028 miles
    Test number
    786636591294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    468586739204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    710208006486
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass151,290 miles (+6,232)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    151,290 miles
    Test number
    246247475883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass145,058 miles (-1,198)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    145,058 miles
    Test number
    328002485017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail146,256 miles (+7,761)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,256 miles
    Test number
    147119575491
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass138,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    138,495 miles
    Test number
    705020584045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    299800784045
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass130,459 miles (+7,952)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    130,459 miles
    Test number
    175624083455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass122,507 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    122,507 miles
    Test number
    538738662026
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear brake discs showing signs of wear

  17. Fail122,507 miles (+31,415)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,507 miles
    Test number
    755678462011
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear brake discs showing signs of wear

  18. Pass91,092 miles3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    91,092 miles
    Test number
    236356861080
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s beam image poor
    • NoteSlight age cracking on front lower castor arm bushes
    • NoteSlight age cracking on o/s/f inner tyre sidewall
    • NoteSlight lip on both front inner brake discs
    • NoteSmall stonechips in windscreen

Questions about LR08 PLX

Does LR08 PLX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 PLX expired on 22 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 PLX?
The MOT on LR08 PLX expired on 22 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 PLX done?
LR08 PLX was recorded at 210,473 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2024, an average of 8,922 miles a year.
Has LR08 PLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 PLX has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on LR08 PLX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Mar 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 PLX find?
LR08 PLX passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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