MOT Status
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105,518 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached lower back arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing signs of heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint lower rear (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front close to legal limit [wearing on edges ] (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also distorted (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
osf slight damage to sidewall
osr tyre cracked on inner sidewall
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FT08 LKU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 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 FT08 LKU, 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 FT08 LKU registered?
FT08 LKU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2008.
Is FT08 LKU safe to buy?
The MOT history for FT08 LKU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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