
Mercedes-Benz 208 D
White and Grey · Diesel · 1996 · 2,299 cc
P172 LACMOT history
P172 LAC is a white and grey diesel Mercedes-Benz 208 D first used on 2 Oct 1996. Its MOT expired on 22 Apr 2025 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 207,016 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Apr 2025
- Mileage
- 207,016 mi
- At MOT on 23 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 15 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 1,445 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P172 LAC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 208 D
- Colour
- White and Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,299 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 2 Oct 1996
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Apr 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Apr 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
P172 LAC was last recorded at 207,016 miles on 23 Apr 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 207,016 miles · 11 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 1,445 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 207,016 miles
- 2023 – 204,412 miles
- 2022 – 199,531 miles
- 2021 – 199,500 miles
- 2017 – 199,242 miles
- 2016 – 198,379 miles
- 2015 – 198,357 miles
- 2014 – 198,201 miles
- 2013 – 197,657 miles
- 2011 – 197,035 miles
- 2010 – 196,020 miles
- 2009 – 195,288 miles
- 2008 – 193,542 miles
- 2007 – 187,978 miles
- 2006 – 181,046 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake pipes and underbody coverd in undersealRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on sills and underbodyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
All chassis corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016
All steering and suspension components has light corrosion
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016
Rear panel corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
All inner wheel arches has light corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
24 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass207,016 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 207,016 miles
- Test number
- 265192558665
- AdvisoryBrake pipes and underbody coverd in underseal
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on sills and underbody
Fail207,016 miles (+2,604)9 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,016 miles
- Test number
- 740444972076
- MajorNearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipes and underbody coverd in underseal
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on sills and underbody
Pass204,412 miles (+4,881)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 204,412 miles
- Test number
- 781933435018
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in waxoyl (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rusty all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass199,531 miles (+31)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 199,531 miles
- Test number
- 677601234884
- AdvisoryAll repairs heavily coated black underseal
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass199,500 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 199,500 miles
- Test number
- 185171957075
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail199,500 miles (+258)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,500 miles
- Test number
- 633815147448
- Repaired at testExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail199,242 miles (+863)1 dangerous7 failures14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,242 miles
- Test number
- 969192992141
- DangerousBrake pipe leaking front to rear corroded (3.6.A.1)
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s+o/s (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s+o/s inner sills (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s+o/s rear spring mounting area (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured n/s+o/s (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
- AdvisoryFront n/s+o/s chassis corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear n/s+o/s brake back plates corroded
- AdvisoryAll steering and suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryBonnet corroded
- AdvisoryFuel tank mountings corroded
- AdvisoryN/s+o/s inner and outer sills corroded
- AdvisoryPower steering rack damp with fluid
Pass198,379 miles (+2)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 198,379 miles
- Test number
- 259442682811
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryAll chassis corroded
- AdvisoryAll inner wheel arches has light corrosion
- AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes have been greased
- AdvisoryAll steering and suspension components has light corrosion
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear panel corroded
- AdvisoryTowhitch and towhitch prescribed areas corroded
Fail198,377 miles (+2)4 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,377 miles
- Test number
- 666477403324
- FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryAll chassis corroded
- AdvisoryAll inner wheel arches has light corrosion
- AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes have been greased
- AdvisoryAll steering and suspension components has light corrosion
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear panel corroded
- AdvisoryTowhitch and towhitch prescribed areas corroded
Fail198,375 miles (+18)3 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,375 miles
- Test number
- 486318733186
- FailureFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s o/s (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes rears have been greased (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryAll chassis corroded
- AdvisoryAll steering and suspension components has light corrosion
- AdvisoryN/s o/s inner and outer sills corroded
- AdvisoryRear panel corroded
- AdvisoryTowhitch nad towhitch prescribed areas corroded
Pass198,357 miles (+6)8 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 198,357 miles
- Test number
- 747702655179
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteAll steering and suspension components corroded
- NoteN/s o/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisey
- NoteTowitch corroded
- NoteTowitch pescribed area corroded
Fail198,351 miles (+150)7 failures1 repaired8 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,351 miles
- Test number
- 739388945178
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureRear Brake linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
- FailureRear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteAll steering and suspension components corroded
- NoteN/s o/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisey
- NoteTowitch corroded
- NoteTowitch pescribed area corroded
Pass198,201 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 198,201 miles
- Test number
- 706976654158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail198,198 miles (+541)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,198 miles
- Test number
- 235504954193
- FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass197,657 miles (+622)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 197,657 miles
- Test number
- 206720803172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass197,035 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 197,035 miles
- Test number
- 497813351386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail197,035 miles (+1,015)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,035 miles
- Test number
- 236500451309
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Pass196,020 miles (+732)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 196,020 miles
- Test number
- 991895950395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass195,288 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 195,288 miles
- Test number
- 900699539305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail195,286 miles (+1,744)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,286 miles
- Test number
- 201738039339
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Pass193,542 miles (+5,564)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 193,542 miles
- Test number
- 120388238308
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Pass187,978 miles (+4,295)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 187,978 miles
- Test number
- 941165557359
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass183,683 miles (+2,637)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 183,683 miles
- Test number
- 831160537060
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass181,046 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2007
- Odometer
- 181,046 miles
- Test number
- 680873126128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P172 LAC
- Does P172 LAC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P172 LAC expired on 22 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P172 LAC?
- The MOT on P172 LAC expired on 22 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P172 LAC done?
- P172 LAC was recorded at 207,016 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2024, an average of 1,445 miles a year.
- Has P172 LAC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P172 LAC has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on P172 LAC 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 P172 LAC find?
- P172 LAC passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2024 with 2 advisories: brake pipes and underbody coverd in underseal; general corrosion on sills and underbody.
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