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AV08 LJX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

177,252 mi
Last recorded177,252 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 LJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 177,252 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

chip in front windscreen

front number plate deteriorating

nearside & offside front lower arm tension bushes have slight play(weak bush)

offside front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiter deteriorating

Pass 22 Jan 2025 172,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip to windscreen

Pass 10 Jan 2024 166,181 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes at under-tray - on limit (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (play found with the bar in-between the arm & hub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

chip to windscreen

Fail 10 Jan 2024 166,181 miles

chip to windscreen

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes at under-tray - on limit (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (play found with the bar in-between the arm & hub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 100,136 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 100,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 96,383 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 95,014 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 91,933 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 87,303 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 82,560 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 80,980 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 80,144 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 76,768 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 72,427 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 66,988 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 62,688 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 58,150 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 53,011 miles

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

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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AV08 LJX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AV08 LJX, 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 AV08 LJX registered?

AV08 LJX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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