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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

LS08 EFCMOT history

LS08 EFC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 79,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

LS08 EFC silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
79,298 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,147 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 EFC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 EFC was last recorded at 79,298 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 3,936 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,362 miles · 11 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,936 miles
Average per year
4,147 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,298 miles
  • 2024 – 75,362 miles
  • 2023 – 72,053 miles
  • 2022 – 67,227 miles
  • 2021 – 64,035 miles
  • 2020 – 62,228 miles
  • 2019 – 60,417 miles
  • 2018 – 57,531 miles
  • 2017 – 54,345 miles
  • 2016 – 50,579 miles
  • 2015 – 47,898 miles
  • 2014 – 38,188 miles
  • 2013 – 31,807 miles
  • 2012 – 25,677 miles
  • 2011 – 18,628 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,298 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,298 miles (+3,936)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    79,298 miles
    Test number
    623110644663
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass75,362 miles (+3,309)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    75,362 miles
    Test number
    202712972961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,053 miles (+4,826)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    72,053 miles
    Test number
    912056334874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,227 miles (+3,192)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    67,227 miles
    Test number
    628141599425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,035 miles (+1,807)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    64,035 miles
    Test number
    252148545004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,228 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    62,228 miles
    Test number
    151054643265
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail62,228 miles (+1,811)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,228 miles
    Test number
    628764869428
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass60,417 miles (+2,886)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,417 miles
    Test number
    799293962378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass57,531 miles (+3,186)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    57,531 miles
    Test number
    218515289656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,345 miles (+3,766)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    54,345 miles
    Test number
    799354843631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,579 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    50,579 miles
    Test number
    803731784371
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  12. Fail50,578 miles (+2,680)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,578 miles
    Test number
    559208394968
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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)
  13. Pass47,898 miles (+2,394)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    47,898 miles
    Test number
    390390075307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,504 miles (+7,316)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    45,504 miles
    Test number
    606478765094
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  15. Pass38,188 miles (+6,381)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    38,188 miles
    Test number
    908592964068
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass31,807 miles (+6,130)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    31,807 miles
    Test number
    276231973044
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass25,677 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    25,677 miles
    Test number
    296549262065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  18. Fail25,677 miles (+7,049)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,677 miles
    Test number
    356999662090
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass18,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    18,628 miles
    Test number
    296441471008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS08 EFC

Does LS08 EFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS08 EFC is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS08 EFC?
The MOT on LS08 EFC is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS08 EFC done?
LS08 EFC was recorded at 79,298 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 4,147 miles a year.
Has LS08 EFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 EFC has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LS08 EFC 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 EFC find?
LS08 EFC passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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