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CK08 LBU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,515 mi
Last recorded72,515 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 LBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 72,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 70,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 68,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and a cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 68,422 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and a cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 66,403 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 66,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 63,027 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 57,441 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 53,026 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 47,735 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 47,735 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 42,324 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 42,324 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 38,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 33,593 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 32,133 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 26,995 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 18,477 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 LBU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LBU, 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 LBU registered?

CK08 LBU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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