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Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

LS08 ZTHMOT history

LS08 ZTH is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 207,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

LS08 ZTH silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
207,530 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,206 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 ZTH
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
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 ZTH was last recorded at 207,530 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 6,752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,778 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,752 miles
Average per year
12,206 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 207,530 miles
  • 2025 – 200,778 miles
  • 2024 – 192,519 miles
  • 2023 – 186,132 miles
  • 2022 – 173,441 miles
  • 2021 – 163,138 miles
  • 2020 – 159,136 miles
  • 2019 – 154,605 miles
  • 2018 – 147,821 miles
  • 2017 – 134,335 miles
  • 2016 – 102,707 miles
  • 2015 – 88,607 miles
  • 2014 – 71,328 miles
  • 2013 – 55,404 miles
  • 2012 – 44,679 miles
  • 2011 – 26,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,530 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,530 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    207,530 miles
    Test number
    793357845478
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail207,530 miles (+6,752)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,530 miles
    Test number
    498047033435
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass200,778 miles (+8,259)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    200,778 miles
    Test number
    172837633877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass192,519 miles (+257)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    192,519 miles
    Test number
    318887016251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail192,262 miles (+6,130)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,262 miles
    Test number
    912384160491
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass186,132 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    186,132 miles
    Test number
    562384369271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail186,013 miles (+12,572)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,013 miles
    Test number
    101671618724
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from fuel tank to offside rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from fuel tank to rearflexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass173,441 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    173,441 miles
    Test number
    825433215702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail173,441 miles (+10,303)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,441 miles
    Test number
    145182391987
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass163,138 miles (+4,002)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    163,138 miles
    Test number
    955146110646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass159,136 miles (+4,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    159,136 miles
    Test number
    139687458388
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass154,605 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    154,605 miles
    Test number
    158579881754
    • 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))

  13. Fail154,592 miles (+6,771)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,592 miles
    Test number
    256136737365
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  14. Pass147,821 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    147,821 miles
    Test number
    341498123382
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slight uneven tread wear

  15. Fail147,821 miles (+13,486)5 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,821 miles
    Test number
    345523125033
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slight uneven tread wear

  16. Pass134,335 miles (+31,628)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    134,335 miles
    Test number
    497465879786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass102,707 miles (+138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    102,707 miles
    Test number
    896259146488
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail102,569 miles (+13,962)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,569 miles
    Test number
    396380646825
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass88,607 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    88,607 miles
    Test number
    856377245094
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • Note2x rear sections of the front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail88,607 miles (+17,279)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,607 miles
    Test number
    848657545044
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note2x rear sections of the front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass71,328 miles (+15,924)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    71,328 miles
    Test number
    936528244036
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass55,404 miles (+10,725)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    55,404 miles
    Test number
    597787253027
    • 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)

  23. Pass44,679 miles (+18,206)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    44,679 miles
    Test number
    378470072044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCaster arm bushes perishing
    • NoteFront tyres perishing
    • NoteN/S/F tyre wearing on edge
    • NoteUndertays fitted

  24. Pass26,473 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    26,473 miles
    Test number
    895535081057
    • 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)

Questions about LS08 ZTH

Does LS08 ZTH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS08 ZTH is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS08 ZTH?
The MOT on LS08 ZTH is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS08 ZTH done?
LS08 ZTH was recorded at 207,530 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 12,206 miles a year.
Has LS08 ZTH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 ZTH has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS08 ZTH 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 ZTH find?
LS08 ZTH passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear coil spring corroded both rear.

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