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AU08 LPK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

212,860 mi
Last recorded212,860 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 LPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 212,860 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 212,860 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 204,247 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 195,989 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 195,961 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure brackett broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure brackett broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn outer rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 176,061 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 144,218 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 111,824 miles

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

both rear brake discs are dipped/worn badly

Pass 14 Mar 2017 77,974 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 70,617 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 65,261 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 42,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 39,596 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 38,564 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 35,373 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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AU08 LPK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AU08 LPK, 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 AU08 LPK registered?

AU08 LPK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AU08 LPK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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