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Mercedes-Benz C

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

LR08 RZLMOT history

LR08 RZL is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 6 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2025 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 85,771 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2025.

LR08 RZL grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Mar 2025
Mileage
85,771 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 RZL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR08 RZL was last recorded at 85,771 miles on 9 Jun 2025, 4,982 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,789 miles · 22 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
4,982 miles
Average per year
5,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,771 miles
  • 2024 – 80,789 miles
  • 2022 – 77,389 miles
  • 2021 – 72,000 miles
  • 2020 – 64,526 miles
  • 2019 – 58,169 miles
  • 2018 – 49,630 miles
  • 2017 – 42,461 miles
  • 2016 – 37,490 miles
  • 2015 – 27,880 miles
  • 2014 – 19,081 miles
  • 2013 – 17,094 miles
  • 2012 – 14,344 miles
  • 2011 – 11,865 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail85,771 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorCentral Rear Upper Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

What MOT failures 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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail85,771 miles (+4,982)3 dangerous12 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,771 miles
    Test number
    511108933935
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass80,789 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    80,789 miles
    Test number
    987815084288
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail80,789 miles (+3,400)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,789 miles
    Test number
    117921597783
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass77,389 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    77,389 miles
    Test number
    334913815205
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail77,389 miles (+5,389)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,389 miles
    Test number
    195124144032
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass72,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    72,000 miles
    Test number
    447342356846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail71,999 miles (+7,473)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,999 miles
    Test number
    153588286408
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass64,526 miles (+6,357)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    64,526 miles
    Test number
    349804470005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass58,169 miles (+8,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    58,169 miles
    Test number
    330327903693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass49,630 miles (+7,169)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    49,630 miles
    Test number
    906134464760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,461 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    42,461 miles
    Test number
    575964107855
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (2.4.G.1)

  12. Fail42,451 miles (+4,961)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,451 miles
    Test number
    415752253451
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass37,490 miles (+9,610)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    37,490 miles
    Test number
    525504928239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,880 miles (+8,799)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    27,880 miles
    Test number
    239539255041
    • NoteO/s/f tyre on limit

  15. Pass19,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    19,081 miles
    Test number
    895285564008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail19,081 miles (+1,987)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,081 miles
    Test number
    106315464099
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass17,094 miles (+2,750)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    17,094 miles
    Test number
    157943653007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass14,344 miles (+2,479)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    14,344 miles
    Test number
    995295452035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    11,865 miles
    Test number
    188679251496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 RZL

Does LR08 RZL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 RZL expired on 21 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 RZL?
The MOT on LR08 RZL expired on 21 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 RZL done?
LR08 RZL was recorded at 85,771 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2025, an average of 5,176 miles a year.
Has LR08 RZL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 RZL has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 RZL 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 RZL find?
LR08 RZL failed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2025 with 3 dangerous defects, 12 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached arm; offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, and 14 more.

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