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CK08 LBE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

242,911 mi
Last recorded242,911 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 LBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 242,911 miles

Front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

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

Rear lower suspension arms slightly corroded

Fail 7 May 2024 242,897 miles

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

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

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

Front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

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

Rear lower suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2022 239,262 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view but likely to spread (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 239,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working inner (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view but likely to spread (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 229,631 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 223,836 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 215,857 miles

Nearside Rear Light cluster - broken and fogged.

Fail 11 May 2019 215,705 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Light cluster - broken and fogged.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 192,137 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 192,054 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 172,749 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 172,749 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Front to rear. LEAKING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Braking system leaking Across back axle. .......Dangerous (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2016 155,576 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 117,952 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 2 Apr 2014 92,276 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 81,546 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 78,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2011 61,841 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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CK08 LBE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 CK08 LBE, 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 LBE registered?

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

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