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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

LS08 FOVMOT history

LS08 FOV is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 10 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 169,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

LS08 FOV silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
169,146 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 FOV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 FOV was last recorded at 169,146 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 12,472 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,674 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
12,472 miles
Average per year
9,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,146 miles
  • 2024 – 156,674 miles
  • 2023 – 148,667 miles
  • 2022 – 144,239 miles
  • 2021 – 140,952 miles
  • 2020 – 135,533 miles
  • 2019 – 127,976 miles
  • 2018 – 111,219 miles
  • 2017 – 101,079 miles
  • 2016 – 89,792 miles
  • 2015 – 78,048 miles
  • 2014 – 66,224 miles
  • 2013 – 52,072 miles
  • 2012 – 41,313 miles
  • 2011 – 31,403 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,146 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryBrake fluid level low and looks dark in colour
  • AdvisoryExhaust rear heat shield loose
  • AdvisoryNearside rear light lens damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside front tyre outer tread slight wear
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,146 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    169,146 miles
    Test number
    338189389514
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid level low and looks dark in colour
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside rear light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre outer tread slight wear
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath

  2. Fail169,146 miles (+12,472)1 dangerous10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,146 miles
    Test number
    828218657728
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (225/45x17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid level low and looks dark in colour
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside rear light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre outer tread slight wear
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath

  3. Pass156,674 miles (+8,007)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    156,674 miles
    Test number
    481273935798
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass148,667 miles (+159)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    148,667 miles
    Test number
    512782625390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail148,508 miles (+4,269)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,508 miles
    Test number
    844937428722
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass144,239 miles (+3,287)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    144,239 miles
    Test number
    563494481824
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers corroded

  7. Pass140,952 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    140,952 miles
    Test number
    123477027588
    • AdvisoryBoth front shocker internal struts corroded at top.
    • AdvisoryNearside Hand brake cable mount broken but cable still secure and not likely to snag.

  8. Fail140,949 miles (+5,416)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,949 miles
    Test number
    799705987706
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shocker internal struts corroded at top.
    • AdvisoryNearside Hand brake cable mount broken but cable still secure and not likely to snag.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass135,533 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    135,533 miles
    Test number
    272649747552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail135,533 miles (+7,557)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,533 miles
    Test number
    379009018102
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass127,976 miles (+7,241)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    127,976 miles
    Test number
    884603859346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass120,735 miles (+9,516)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    120,735 miles
    Test number
    786464689781
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass111,219 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    111,219 miles
    Test number
    937618884181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail111,217 miles (+10,138)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,217 miles
    Test number
    342699388592
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges.

  15. Pass101,079 miles (+11,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    101,079 miles
    Test number
    462300721122
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre damaged on outer wall.

  16. Pass89,792 miles (+11,744)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    89,792 miles
    Test number
    143059071109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,048 miles (+11,824)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    78,048 miles
    Test number
    119846515446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,224 miles (+14,152)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    66,224 miles
    Test number
    197870934444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,072 miles (+10,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    52,072 miles
    Test number
    817693343004
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  20. Pass41,313 miles (+9,910)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    41,313 miles
    Test number
    426641422153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePassenger front outer tyre wall damaged

  21. Pass31,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    31,403 miles
    Test number
    256928771100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS08 FOV

Does LS08 FOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS08 FOV is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS08 FOV?
The MOT on LS08 FOV is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS08 FOV done?
LS08 FOV was recorded at 169,146 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 9,581 miles a year.
Has LS08 FOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 FOV has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS08 FOV 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 FOV find?
LS08 FOV passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 10 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front road wheel slightly distorted inner bead; play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight, and 7 more.

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