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A21 LDP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,734 mi
Last recorded93,734 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 LDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 93,734 miles

front reg plate damp

gearbox damp

nearside rear side light dim

noise from aux belt

offside front and offside rear brake pipes corroded

offside headlamp image poor condensation

rear lamps dim due to tint

rear subframe starting to corrode

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2025 88,042 miles

offside front tyre side wall slightly damaged and worn on inside

offside headlamp dim and image poor

rear position lamps dim tinted

Pass 6 Feb 2024 79,921 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both rear (4.2.3 (a) (i))

slight imbalance in parking brake

Fail 6 Feb 2024 79,902 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2023 61,304 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 61,092 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 59,076 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 58,785 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 58,422 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 57,880 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 57,840 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 57,240 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 54,959 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 54,187 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 51,487 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 48,378 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 35,642 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 22,816 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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A21 LDP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A21 LDP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A21 LDP registered?

A21 LDP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2008.

Is A21 LDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 LDP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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