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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

LR08 PNZMOT history

LR08 PNZ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2024 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 171,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2024.

LR08 PNZ black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Feb 2024
Mileage
171,258 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,313 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 PNZ
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
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR08 PNZ was last recorded at 171,258 miles on 13 Feb 2024, 13,316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Nov 2013: 92,125 miles, lower than 135,034 miles on 28 Feb 2013.
  • 21 Feb 2020: 118,185 miles, lower than 118,488 miles on 17 Feb 2020.

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
157,942 miles · 11 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
13,316 miles
Average per year
8,313 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 171,258 miles
  • 2023 – 157,942 miles
  • 2022 – 143,772 miles
  • 2021 – 130,418 miles
  • 2020 – 118,185 miles
  • 2019 – 112,225 miles
  • 2017 – 101,518 miles
  • 2016 – 98,788 miles
  • 2015 – 98,698 miles
  • 2013 – 92,125 miles
  • 2012 – 116,492 miles
  • 2011 – 63,406 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail171,258 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Obligatory mirror insecure Side mirror. (3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working Side mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail171,258 miles (+13,316)2 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,258 miles
    Test number
    963472030231
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Obligatory mirror insecure Side mirror. (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working Side mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass157,942 miles (+14,170)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    157,942 miles
    Test number
    475151735486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass143,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    143,772 miles
    Test number
    132212666382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail143,772 miles (+13,354)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,772 miles
    Test number
    742400120707
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification both (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass130,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    130,418 miles
    Test number
    474672337151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail130,418 miles (+12,233)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,418 miles
    Test number
    975131283674
    • MajorEmissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  7. Pass118,185 miles (-303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    118,185 miles
    Test number
    310404794550
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail118,488 miles (+6,263)6 major2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,488 miles
    Test number
    594135198537
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAir intake pipe/trunking missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
  9. Pass112,225 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    112,225 miles
    Test number
    632875503829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 Mil, worn bald on outer edge, no cords exposed at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nearside rear brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 Mil. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Offside front anti roll bar drop link gaiter slightly split, but still preventing the ingress of dirt.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 Mil. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Offside rear brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 Mil. (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail112,225 miles (+10,707)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,225 miles
    Test number
    131636865557
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 Mil, worn bald on outer edge, no cords exposed at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nearside rear brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 Mil. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Offside front anti roll bar drop link gaiter slightly split, but still preventing the ingress of dirt.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 Mil. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Offside rear brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 Mil. (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass101,518 miles (+2,730)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    101,518 miles
    Test number
    811079233945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass98,788 miles (+90)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    98,788 miles
    Test number
    314811368384
    • AdvisoryEngine and under cover fitted
  13. Pass98,698 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    98,698 miles
    Test number
    171108101035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,674 miles (+1,991)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    98,674 miles
    Test number
    158828085164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    96,683 miles
    Test number
    199106525468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail96,683 miles (+4,558)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,683 miles
    Test number
    729266125084
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  17. Pass92,125 miles (-42,909)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    92,125 miles
    Test number
    286214833362
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass135,034 miles (+18,542)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    135,034 miles
    Test number
    479499753041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass116,492 miles (+53,086)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    116,492 miles
    Test number
    128336162428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn on edges
  20. Fail63,406 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,406 miles
    Test number
    227633551086
    • Repaired at testCentre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  21. Pass63,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    63,406 miles
    Test number
    348383051034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 PNZ

Does LR08 PNZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 PNZ expired on 20 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 PNZ?
The MOT on LR08 PNZ expired on 20 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 PNZ done?
LR08 PNZ was recorded at 171,258 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2024, an average of 8,313 miles a year.
Has LR08 PNZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 PNZ has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 PNZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 30 Nov 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 PNZ find?
LR08 PNZ failed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 6 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside front outer tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm; offside front outer tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 10 more.

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