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Red · Petrol · 2008 · 2,497 cc

LR08 PTXMOT history

LR08 PTX is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 10 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 78,808 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

LR08 PTX red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
78,808 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,870 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 PTX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 PTX was last recorded at 78,808 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 2,267 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,541 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,267 miles
Average per year
3,870 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,808 miles
  • 2025 – 76,541 miles
  • 2024 – 76,312 miles
  • 2023 – 75,356 miles
  • 2022 – 73,763 miles
  • 2021 – 71,871 miles
  • 2020 – 70,376 miles
  • 2019 – 67,912 miles
  • 2018 – 66,346 miles
  • 2017 – 63,182 miles
  • 2016 – 60,043 miles
  • 2015 – 52,025 miles
  • 2014 – 43,937 miles
  • 2013 – 33,656 miles
  • 2012 – 26,003 miles
  • 2011 – 18,309 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,808 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Exhaust bracket fractured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,808 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    78,808 miles
    Test number
    653276418415
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail78,808 miles2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,808 miles
    Test number
    613952462369
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail78,804 miles (+2,263)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,804 miles
    Test number
    256097399055
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass76,541 miles (+229)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    76,541 miles
    Test number
    806790868402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,312 miles (+956)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    76,312 miles
    Test number
    915603362632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,356 miles (+1,593)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    75,356 miles
    Test number
    520297284283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,763 miles (+1,892)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    73,763 miles
    Test number
    853897349000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,871 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    71,871 miles
    Test number
    118435425278
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust bracket fractured

  9. Fail71,848 miles (+1,472)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,848 miles
    Test number
    828351820825
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust bracket fractured

  10. Pass70,376 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    70,376 miles
    Test number
    524874068556
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  11. Fail70,376 miles (+2,464)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,376 miles
    Test number
    255563726157
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision loose hand break pedel (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  12. Pass67,912 miles (+1,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,912 miles
    Test number
    176281696293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass66,346 miles (+3,164)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    66,346 miles
    Test number
    924825760548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,182 miles (+3,139)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    63,182 miles
    Test number
    372484241179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link dust cover (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass60,043 miles (+8,018)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    60,043 miles
    Test number
    382404975264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    52,025 miles
    Test number
    139687815154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail52,025 miles (+8,088)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,025 miles
    Test number
    778397315170
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass43,937 miles (+10,281)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    43,937 miles
    Test number
    219778614498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,656 miles (+7,653)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    33,656 miles
    Test number
    177493263480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,003 miles (+7,694)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    26,003 miles
    Test number
    508759262097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    18,309 miles
    Test number
    489462061053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 PTX

Does LR08 PTX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 PTX is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 PTX?
The MOT on LR08 PTX is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 PTX done?
LR08 PTX was recorded at 78,808 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 3,870 miles a year.
Has LR08 PTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 PTX has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 PTX 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 PTX find?
LR08 PTX passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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