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CU08 LVS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,886 mi
Last recorded65,886 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 LVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 65,886 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 64,115 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2020 61,251 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 55,949 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 49,927 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 49,906 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2017 44,743 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 39,973 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 34,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 27,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2014 27,318 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 21,565 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)

Pass 18 May 2012 18,375 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 14,625 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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CU08 LVS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CU08 LVS, 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 CU08 LVS registered?

CU08 LVS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is CU08 LVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU08 LVS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CU08 LVS have outstanding finance?

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