
Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,149 cc
LR08 STZMOT history
LR08 STZ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 7 May 2024 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 138,878 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 May 2024
- Mileage
- 138,878 mi
- At MOT on 8 May 2023
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,856 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 STZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,149 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 31 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 8 May 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 STZ was last recorded at 138,878 miles on 8 May 2023, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 138,869 miles · 29 Apr 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 9 miles
- Average per year
- 8,856 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 138,878 miles
- 2022 – 131,311 miles
- 2021 – 122,379 miles
- 2020 – 109,231 miles
- 2019 – 88,569 miles
- 2018 – 82,200 miles
- 2017 – 73,250 miles
- 2016 – 64,454 miles
- 2015 – 58,926 miles
- 2014 – 52,832 miles
- 2013 – 49,867 miles
- 2012 – 41,559 miles
- 2011 – 31,292 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryBrake pedal has slight reserve travelRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
17 tests since 15 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,878 miles (+9)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2024
- Odometer
- 138,878 miles
- Test number
- 248368443671
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal has slight reserve travel
Fail138,869 miles (+853)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,869 miles
- Test number
- 341022608899
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn middle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal has slight reserve travel
Fail138,016 miles (+6,705)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,016 miles
- Test number
- 586176682140
- MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass131,311 miles (+8,932)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 131,311 miles
- Test number
- 317762840471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,379 miles (+13,148)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 122,379 miles
- Test number
- 594273111863
- 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))
Pass109,231 miles (+20,662)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 109,231 miles
- Test number
- 653190960782
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,569 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 88,569 miles
- Test number
- 548716475399
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail88,469 miles (+6,269)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,469 miles
- Test number
- 450658722999
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass82,200 miles (+14)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 82,200 miles
- Test number
- 134019208150
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail82,186 miles (+8,936)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,186 miles
- Test number
- 501198967974
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass73,250 miles (+8,796)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 73,250 miles
- Test number
- 384913865975
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,454 miles (+5,528)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 64,454 miles
- Test number
- 974085297724
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,926 miles (+6,094)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 58,926 miles
- Test number
- 115578045093
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteFront tyres wearing thin outer part
Pass52,832 miles (+2,965)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 52,832 miles
- Test number
- 559556354034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,867 miles (+8,308)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 49,867 miles
- Test number
- 319608603147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,559 miles (+10,267)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 41,559 miles
- Test number
- 158480892049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,292 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 31,292 miles
- Test number
- 758064171061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR08 STZ
- Does LR08 STZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR08 STZ expired on 7 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 STZ?
- The MOT on LR08 STZ expired on 7 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR08 STZ done?
- LR08 STZ was recorded at 138,878 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2023, an average of 8,856 miles a year.
- Has LR08 STZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 STZ has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on LR08 STZ 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 STZ find?
- LR08 STZ passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2023 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front, and 3 more.
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