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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass207,016 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipes and underbody coverd in undersealRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on sills and underbodyRecorded 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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. Pass198,201 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    198,201 miles
    Test number
    706976654158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. Pass197,657 miles (+622)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    197,657 miles
    Test number
    206720803172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass197,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    197,035 miles
    Test number
    497813351386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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)
  18. Pass196,020 miles (+732)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    196,020 miles
    Test number
    991895950395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass195,288 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    195,288 miles
    Test number
    900699539305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. 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)
  22. 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)
  23. 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)
  24. 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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