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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

LS08 FKOMOT history

LS08 FKO is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 170,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

LS08 FKO black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
170,012 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,133 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 FKO
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
20 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 FKO was last recorded at 170,012 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,011 miles · 20 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,133 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,012 miles
  • 2025 – 160,838 miles
  • 2024 – 148,471 miles
  • 2023 – 138,613 miles
  • 2022 – 128,838 miles
  • 2021 – 119,621 miles
  • 2020 – 109,724 miles
  • 2018 – 99,735 miles
  • 2017 – 94,805 miles
  • 2016 – 89,481 miles
  • 2015 – 79,718 miles
  • 2014 – 73,927 miles
  • 2013 – 62,627 miles
  • 2012 – 50,731 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,012 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear handbrake low effort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,012 miles (+1)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    170,012 miles
    Test number
    350772564601
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail170,011 miles (+9,173)1 dangerous1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,011 miles
    Test number
    698539106434
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass160,838 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    160,838 miles
    Test number
    616574051742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail160,837 miles (+12,366)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,837 miles
    Test number
    248074977017
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass148,471 miles (+9,858)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    148,471 miles
    Test number
    386206700800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass138,613 miles (+9,775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    138,613 miles
    Test number
    388076644727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass128,838 miles (+9,217)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    128,838 miles
    Test number
    876595833921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass119,621 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    119,621 miles
    Test number
    191597331083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake low effort

  9. Fail119,620 miles (+9,896)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,620 miles
    Test number
    247346719340
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake low effort

  10. Pass109,724 miles (+3,471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    109,724 miles
    Test number
    403978067471
    • AdvisoryNo recordable diesel smoke emissions noted

  11. Pass106,253 miles (+6,518)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    106,253 miles
    Test number
    715697496286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,735 miles (+4,930)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    99,735 miles
    Test number
    749670125432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,805 miles (+5,324)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    94,805 miles
    Test number
    673414319147
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre cut outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on edges

  14. Pass89,481 miles (+9,763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    89,481 miles
    Test number
    381503243654
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass79,718 miles (+5,791)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    79,718 miles
    Test number
    952765099552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,927 miles (+3,952)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    73,927 miles
    Test number
    836344574299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass69,975 miles (+7,348)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    69,975 miles
    Test number
    616162464079
    • NoteHandbrake pedal towards end of travel (requires adjusting)

  18. Pass62,627 miles (+11,896)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    62,627 miles
    Test number
    529522753084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,731 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    50,731 miles
    Test number
    956122452091
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LS08 FKO

Does LS08 FKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS08 FKO is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS08 FKO?
The MOT on LS08 FKO is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS08 FKO done?
LS08 FKO was recorded at 170,012 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 8,133 miles a year.
Has LS08 FKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 FKO has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS08 FKO 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 FKO find?
LS08 FKO passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside front side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning.

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