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H11 LOD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

98,471 mi
Last recorded98,471 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH11 LOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 98,471 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear doughnut cracked / perishing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All rear suspension bushes corroded / delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Undertrays fitted throughout

Fail 14 Jan 2026 98,469 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear doughnut cracked / perishing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All rear suspension bushes corroded / delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Undertrays fitted throughout

Pass 21 Jan 2025 93,259 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Propshaft coupling cracked / perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake lines running to rear behind strut have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 93,257 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Propshaft coupling cracked / perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake lines running to rear behind strut have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 86,984 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 79,764 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 79,764 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 77,436 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 77,436 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded under cover (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded under cover (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 74,066 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 74,066 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2020 68,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,at back axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,at back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 58,853 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 58,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 52,951 miles

slight corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

Pass 28 Feb 2017 50,576 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 50,571 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

rear discs and pads poor

Pass 19 Feb 2016 45,585 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 45,581 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 39,567 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 39,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 34,158 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 34,153 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 24,290 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 24,191 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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H11 LOD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 H11 LOD, 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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H11 LOD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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