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AA08 LMK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,605 mi
Last recorded174,605 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 LMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 174,605 miles

Nearside Front Head light slightly dim

Nearside Front Tyre wearing slightly on edge

Fail 17 Nov 2020 174,605 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working Repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Head light slightly dim

Nearside Front Tyre wearing slightly on edge

Pass 19 Nov 2019 167,186 miles

O/S FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 12 Nov 2019 167,184 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded INTO N/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded INTO N/S REAR BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded INTO O/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded INTO O/S REAR BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

BRAKE FLUID LOW

O/S FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 21 Nov 2018 156,649 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 156,649 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity 1 of 2 bulbs not working (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 151,274 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 143,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 143,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing 2x (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2015 130,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2014 119,294 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 May 2014 119,292 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2013 115,513 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 101,813 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 77,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front and rear discs worn

Front number plate delaminating

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

crack in O/S/F indicator lens

front tyres perishing

noise on application of handbrake

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 LMK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LMK, 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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What year was AA08 LMK registered?

AA08 LMK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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