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G23 LBA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,938 mi
Last recorded101,938 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG23 LBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 101,938 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2026 101,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 100,878 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 100,878 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 98,341 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 91,585 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 88,333 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 88,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 79,622 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 79,622 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2018 70,655 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 61,100 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 61,100 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 53,894 miles

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

child seat

off side front tyre light cracking outter wall

under trays

Pass 15 Jun 2015 49,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2014 45,901 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 45,901 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 40,910 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 40,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 35,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jun 2011 28,369 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 28,369 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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G23 LBA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G23 LBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G23 LBA?

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What year was G23 LBA registered?

G23 LBA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is G23 LBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G23 LBA shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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