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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

LR08 PPUMOT history

LR08 PPU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 18 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 174,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LR08 PPU black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
174,173 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 PPU
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
18 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 PPU was last recorded at 174,173 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 12,357 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,816 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
12,357 miles
Average per year
9,715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,173 miles
  • 2025 – 161,816 miles
  • 2024 – 150,868 miles
  • 2023 – 139,940 miles
  • 2022 – 130,555 miles
  • 2021 – 123,938 miles
  • 2020 – 121,007 miles
  • 2019 – 116,499 miles
  • 2018 – 105,970 miles
  • 2017 – 93,652 miles
  • 2016 – 83,095 miles
  • 2015 – 70,134 miles
  • 2014 – 57,696 miles
  • 2013 – 44,991 miles
  • 2012 – 28,753 miles
  • 2011 – 22,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,173 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,173 miles (+12,357)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    174,173 miles
    Test number
    687021275693
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass161,816 miles (+10,948)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    161,816 miles
    Test number
    613677820541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play CROSS STRUT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass150,868 miles (+61)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    150,868 miles
    Test number
    400422912022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail150,807 miles (+10,867)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,807 miles
    Test number
    928578268555
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass139,940 miles (+9,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    139,940 miles
    Test number
    588433332003
    • AdvisoryFloor covers are fitted under vehicle

  6. Pass130,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    130,555 miles
    Test number
    408411052436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail130,555 miles (+74)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,555 miles
    Test number
    624584159505
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail130,481 miles (+6,543)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,481 miles
    Test number
    686754181912
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass123,938 miles (+2,931)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    123,938 miles
    Test number
    474642004751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,007 miles (+4,508)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    121,007 miles
    Test number
    553022830521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass116,499 miles (+10,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,499 miles
    Test number
    852474044815
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass105,970 miles (+12,318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    105,970 miles
    Test number
    699995487284
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass93,652 miles (+10,557)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    93,652 miles
    Test number
    920987634633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,095 miles (+12,961)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    83,095 miles
    Test number
    406545433770
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and lipped
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing low

  15. Pass70,134 miles (+12,438)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    70,134 miles
    Test number
    265781975165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail57,696 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,696 miles
    Test number
    446485594119
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  17. Pass57,696 miles (+12,705)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    57,696 miles
    Test number
    646285794171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  18. Pass44,991 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    44,991 miles
    Test number
    217697073169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail44,991 miles (+16,238)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,991 miles
    Test number
    748867673190
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass28,753 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    28,753 miles
    Test number
    956434692103
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges

  21. Fail28,753 miles (+5,981)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,753 miles
    Test number
    636404492174
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges - o/s worse
    • NoteRear tyres starting to wear

  22. Pass22,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,772 miles
    Test number
    889459451047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail22,772 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,772 miles
    Test number
    777619551086
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about LR08 PPU

Does LR08 PPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 PPU is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 PPU?
The MOT on LR08 PPU is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 PPU done?
LR08 PPU was recorded at 174,173 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 9,715 miles a year.
Has LR08 PPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 PPU has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 PPU 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 PPU find?
LR08 PPU passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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