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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

LS08 BWKMOT history

LS08 BWK is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 15 Aug 2008. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 147,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2024.

LS08 BWK black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2025
Mileage
147,586 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 BWK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 BWK was last recorded at 147,586 miles on 24 Oct 2024, 824 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,762 miles · 30 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
824 miles
Average per year
7,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 147,586 miles
  • 2023 – 138,317 miles
  • 2022 – 133,811 miles
  • 2021 – 128,425 miles
  • 2020 – 124,739 miles
  • 2019 – 118,283 miles
  • 2018 – 113,864 miles
  • 2017 – 102,817 miles
  • 2016 – 92,870 miles
  • 2015 – 84,632 miles
  • 2014 – 73,836 miles
  • 2013 – 64,316 miles
  • 2012 – 54,303 miles
  • 2011 – 42,556 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,586 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
  • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorPosition lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning n/s/r and o/s/r (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,586 miles (+824)3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    147,586 miles
    Test number
    367491589305
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorPosition lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning n/s/r and o/s/r (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail146,762 miles (+8,445)1 dangerous15 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,762 miles
    Test number
    631314995193
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass138,317 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    138,317 miles
    Test number
    339358267323
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake low effort
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail138,315 miles (+4,504)1 dangerous3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,315 miles
    Test number
    885870841885
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake low effort
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass133,811 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    133,811 miles
    Test number
    914611675228
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s headlight light output slightly reduced

  6. Fail133,811 miles (+5,386)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,811 miles
    Test number
    684811922160
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s headlight light output slightly reduced

  7. Pass128,425 miles (+3,686)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    128,425 miles
    Test number
    841994518579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,739 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    124,739 miles
    Test number
    485890171029
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail124,739 miles (+6,456)3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,739 miles
    Test number
    497120631441
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass118,283 miles (+4,419)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    118,283 miles
    Test number
    343774455617
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Pass113,864 miles (+11,047)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    113,864 miles
    Test number
    814225542027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass102,817 miles (+9,947)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    102,817 miles
    Test number
    923848329707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,870 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    92,870 miles
    Test number
    714593761281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Fail92,868 miles (+8,236)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,868 miles
    Test number
    397662056138
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass84,632 miles (+10,796)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    84,632 miles
    Test number
    808218505261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,836 miles (+9,520)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    73,836 miles
    Test number
    706171214296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,316 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    64,316 miles
    Test number
    149601013269
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail64,316 miles (+10,013)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,316 miles
    Test number
    338120313464
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on both edges

  19. Pass54,303 miles (+11,747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    54,303 miles
    Test number
    477752522225
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass42,556 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    42,556 miles
    Test number
    159859191158
    • NoteOffside headlamp dim

Questions about LS08 BWK

Does LS08 BWK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS08 BWK expired on 23 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS08 BWK?
The MOT on LS08 BWK expired on 23 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS08 BWK done?
LS08 BWK was recorded at 147,586 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2024, an average of 7,915 miles a year.
Has LS08 BWK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 BWK has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LS08 BWK 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 LS08 BWK find?
LS08 BWK passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2024 with 3 minor defects and 9 advisories: headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps; nearside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning n/s/r and o/s/r, and 9 more.

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