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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

LS08 ZPMMOT history

LS08 ZPM is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2025 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 142,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2024.

LS08 ZPM black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2025
Mileage
142,099 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2024
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,010 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 ZPM
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
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 ZPM was last recorded at 142,099 miles on 13 Sept 2024, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Apr 2012: 22,232 miles, lower than 33,868 miles on 11 Mar 2011.
  • 15 Apr 2015: 51,425 miles, lower than 64,395 miles on 11 Apr 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
142,092 miles · 7 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
8,010 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 142,099 miles
  • 2023 – 140,051 miles
  • 2022 – 136,835 miles
  • 2021 – 126,951 miles
  • 2020 – 117,878 miles
  • 2019 – 106,746 miles
  • 2018 – 98,303 miles
  • 2017 – 88,581 miles
  • 2016 – 81,502 miles
  • 2015 – 51,425 miles
  • 2014 – 64,395 miles
  • 2013 – 56,619 miles
  • 2012 – 22,232 miles
  • 2011 – 33,868 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,099 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rears (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,099 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    142,099 miles
    Test number
    608010139248
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rears (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail142,092 miles (+2,041)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,092 miles
    Test number
    622679237420
    • MajorInner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rears (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass140,051 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    140,051 miles
    Test number
    469831016127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail140,031 miles (+40)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,031 miles
    Test number
    323819083627
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail139,991 miles (+3,156)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,991 miles
    Test number
    621636392314
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass136,835 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    136,835 miles
    Test number
    230718877069
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail136,835 miles (+9,884)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,835 miles
    Test number
    258187356454
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass126,951 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    126,951 miles
    Test number
    499040673433
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail126,951 miles (+9,073)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,951 miles
    Test number
    537134540264
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass117,878 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    117,878 miles
    Test number
    210356921430
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail117,878 miles (+11,132)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,878 miles
    Test number
    188904947743
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on dipped beam nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp not working offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass106,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,746 miles
    Test number
    753250726344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail106,676 miles (+8,373)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,676 miles
    Test number
    397053273872
    • MajorExhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

  14. Pass98,303 miles (+9,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    98,303 miles
    Test number
    604263036110
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to wearing low

  15. Pass88,581 miles (+7,079)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    88,581 miles
    Test number
    209103834666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,502 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    81,502 miles
    Test number
    968136440380
    • 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)

  17. Fail81,473 miles (+30,048)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,473 miles
    Test number
    304135545031
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)

  18. Pass51,425 miles (-12,970)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    51,425 miles
    Test number
    789255405177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,395 miles (+7,776)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    64,395 miles
    Test number
    667851604173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,619 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    56,619 miles
    Test number
    519945493034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail56,528 miles (+34,296)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,528 miles
    Test number
    125573493432
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass22,232 miles (-11,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    22,232 miles
    Test number
    549613192039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass33,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,868 miles
    Test number
    849340871024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail33,868 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,868 miles
    Test number
    849990671072
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS08 ZPM

Does LS08 ZPM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS08 ZPM expired on 12 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS08 ZPM?
The MOT on LS08 ZPM expired on 12 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS08 ZPM done?
LS08 ZPM was recorded at 142,099 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2024, an average of 8,010 miles a year.
Has LS08 ZPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 ZPM has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LS08 ZPM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 2 Apr 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS08 ZPM find?
LS08 ZPM passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2024 with 2 advisories: tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rears.

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