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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.

LR08 STZ black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass138,878 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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))
  4. Pass131,311 miles (+8,932)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    131,311 miles
    Test number
    317762840471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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))
  6. Pass109,231 miles (+20,662)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    109,231 miles
    Test number
    653190960782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. Pass73,250 miles (+8,796)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    73,250 miles
    Test number
    384913865975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,454 miles (+5,528)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    64,454 miles
    Test number
    974085297724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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
  14. Pass52,832 miles (+2,965)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    52,832 miles
    Test number
    559556354034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,867 miles (+8,308)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    49,867 miles
    Test number
    319608603147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,559 miles (+10,267)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    41,559 miles
    Test number
    158480892049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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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