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CK08 LCN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,422 mi
Last recorded57,422 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 LCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 57,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside condensation in offside side repeater

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 26 Jan 2026 57,418 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perished & cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside condensation in offside side repeater

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 24 Jan 2025 54,879 miles

Both sides rear tyres slightly perished

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover perished

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 16 Jan 2024 51,678 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 10 Jan 2023 47,555 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 47,519 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 47,433 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 47,433 miles

Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2020 47,105 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 45,789 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 44,268 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 43,897 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 42,512 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 39,921 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 36,515 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 31,862 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 26,502 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Apr 2011 20,341 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 LCN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LCN, 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 LCN registered?

CK08 LCN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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