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CY08 LNU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,634 mi
Last recorded129,634 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 LNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 129,634 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 116,278 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 116,278 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 113,738 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 113,738 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 113,321 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 107,445 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 97,241 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 97,205 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 87,014 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 76,085 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 64,066 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 52,808 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 41,607 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 33,146 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 33,139 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2011 24,894 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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CY08 LNU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CY08 LNU, 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 CY08 LNU registered?

CY08 LNU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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The MOT history for CY08 LNU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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