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AA08 LLW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

103,426 mi
Last recorded103,426 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 LLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 103,426 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 97,084 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 89,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 81,646 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 74,241 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 67,261 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 60,624 miles

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

engine cover's /undertray's fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2019 45,488 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 44,195 miles

all four tyres have cuts in them and off side front tyre wall cut

Fail 11 Apr 2018 44,195 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all four tyres have cuts in them and off side front tyre wall cut

Pass 20 May 2017 40,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 36,208 miles

Offside Front small cut in outer side wall

Pass 12 May 2015 33,753 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 31,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 29,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 May 2012 26,441 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2011 24,127 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 23,759 miles

near side front tyre bald on inner edge

off side front tyre deep cut in it and geting low on inner edge

wipers worn

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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AA08 LLW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AA08 LLW, 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

How do I check the history of AA08 LLW?

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What year was AA08 LLW registered?

AA08 LLW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2008.

Is AA08 LLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 LLW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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