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Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

LR08 YAFMOT history

LR08 YAF is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 72,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

LR08 YAF grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
72,963 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 YAF
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
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 YAF was last recorded at 72,963 miles on 14 May 2026, 1,976 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,987 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,976 miles
Average per year
3,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,963 miles
  • 2025 – 70,987 miles
  • 2024 – 69,171 miles
  • 2023 – 67,934 miles
  • 2022 – 66,777 miles
  • 2021 – 65,368 miles
  • 2020 – 63,655 miles
  • 2019 – 59,907 miles
  • 2018 – 56,393 miles
  • 2017 – 52,583 miles
  • 2016 – 45,972 miles
  • 2015 – 40,277 miles
  • 2014 – 34,339 miles
  • 2013 – 28,437 miles
  • 2012 – 23,502 miles
  • 2011 – 17,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,963 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Engine covers & under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass72,963 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    72,963 miles
    Test number
    778087675959
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail72,963 miles (+1,976)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,963 miles
    Test number
    318994127181
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass70,987 miles (+1,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    70,987 miles
    Test number
    373790484111
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass69,171 miles (+1,237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    69,171 miles
    Test number
    988954644119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass67,934 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    67,934 miles
    Test number
    242211973227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear back up tail light working so tail light working
  6. Fail67,934 miles (+1,157)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,934 miles
    Test number
    268305547198
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear back up tail light working so tail light working
  7. Pass66,777 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    66,777 miles
    Test number
    588437701791
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slow to retract fully
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail66,777 miles (+1,409)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,777 miles
    Test number
    330181659769
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slow to retract fully
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass65,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    65,368 miles
    Test number
    511254479871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail65,368 miles (+1,713)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,368 miles
    Test number
    296728649162
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass63,655 miles (+3,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    63,655 miles
    Test number
    501191016923
    • AdvisoryEngine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted
  12. Pass59,907 miles (+3,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    59,907 miles
    Test number
    909710512891
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted
  13. Pass56,393 miles (+3,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    56,393 miles
    Test number
    190401424584
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing low on tread
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted
  14. Pass52,583 miles (+6,611)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    52,583 miles
    Test number
    123416853894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,972 miles (+5,695)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,972 miles
    Test number
    103910144294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,277 miles (+5,938)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,277 miles
    Test number
    136073965015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    34,339 miles
    Test number
    867075964057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail34,339 miles (+5,902)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,339 miles
    Test number
    188725964415
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass28,437 miles (+4,935)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    28,437 miles
    Test number
    187500873029
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have sidewall damage
  20. Pass23,502 miles (+5,553)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    23,502 miles
    Test number
    845478582072
    • NoteNearside front tyre deteriorated
  21. Pass17,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    17,949 miles
    Test number
    128608781089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail17,949 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,949 miles
    Test number
    338767181088
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Questions about LR08 YAF

Does LR08 YAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 YAF is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 YAF?
The MOT on LR08 YAF is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 YAF done?
LR08 YAF was recorded at 72,963 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 3,636 miles a year.
Has LR08 YAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 YAF has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 YAF 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 YAF find?
LR08 YAF passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various; child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; rear brake hose slightly deteriorated both, and 1 more.

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