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CK08 LAE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,617 mi
Last recorded112,617 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 LAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 112,617 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 112,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 106,951 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn to limit on inner edge

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2024 103,529 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2024 103,529 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 103,463 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Bottom tail light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 90,009 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front & both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake weak

slight play in steering joints

Pass 6 Dec 2021 81,547 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Nov 2020 71,181 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 66,957 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 62,131 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 54,061 miles

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

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

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Dec 2016 49,716 miles

O/S/F Tyre side wall Deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2015 42,276 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 40,120 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 32,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear brake pads worn

Fail 3 Apr 2014 37,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear brake pads worn

Pass 10 Apr 2013 35,088 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Washer fluid low.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 29,084 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 23,873 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)

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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CK08 LAE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CK08 LAE, 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 CK08 LAE registered?

CK08 LAE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is CK08 LAE safe to buy?

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