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AM08 LLP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

139,238 mi
Last recorded139,238 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 LLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 139,238 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear subframe corrode

Pass 12 Feb 2025 137,173 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 117,123 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 107,009 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2023 107,006 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working in wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2022 96,466 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear n/s/r wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2022 96,466 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear n/s/r wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 85,371 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2020 77,301 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH NSR+OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 77,301 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH NSR+OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 67,758 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 59,282 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear pads wearing low

Pass 28 Dec 2016 48,092 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 40,934 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 39,063 miles

Early signs of corrosion on metal brake pipes, esp R/H/F

Pass 26 Aug 2014 33,662 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 27,278 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 23,733 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2011 22,407 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 22,278 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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AM08 LLP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AM08 LLP, 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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AM08 LLP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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