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86 LP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

70,376 mi
Last recorded70,376 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration86 LP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 70,376 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 69,834 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 69,031 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 66,398 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 63,309 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 59,713 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 57,724 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 55,556 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 53,676 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 53,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 50,759 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 47,691 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 42,853 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 40,726 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 34,344 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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86 LP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 86 LP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of 86 LP?

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What year was 86 LP registered?

86 LP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is 86 LP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 86 LP shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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