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L20 AKH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests43 (29 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate67.4%

Mileage

118,613 mi
Last recorded118,613 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 AKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

29 pass 14 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 118,613 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 118,613 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 118,605 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Castor arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 118,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Location: wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Castor arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pedal spongy and has slight travel when holding.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly touching body .

Pass 16 Jan 2026 57,928 miles

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

cant check underneath due to under tray

Fail 12 Jan 2026 57,924 miles

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

cant check underneath due to under tray

Pass 29 Jan 2025 55,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

cant check underneath due to under tray

Pass 21 Oct 2023 54,310 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 54,310 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 51,238 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 48,758 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 48,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2020 47,815 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 45,677 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))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 117,551 miles

Engine covers are fitted obscuring some topside components

Under trays are fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a small chip in swept area nearside

Fail 6 Aug 2018 117,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Pipe ruptured during brake test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyre outer walls are worn and cracked

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Engine covers are fitted obscuring some topside components

Front brake pipes are slightly corroded

Offside rear brake pipe is corroded

Rear cross chassis brake pipe is slightly corroded

Under trays are fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a small chip in swept area nearside

Pass 22 Jun 2018 43,525 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 43,525 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 115,150 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 42,158 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 42,158 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 111,613 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 40,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement caster arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement caster arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 101,351 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 101,350 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 39,436 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2015 39,436 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 86,013 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 37,959 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 71,495 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 36,497 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 36,497 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 57,781 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 33,014 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 33,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 41,217 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 30,327 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 28,499 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 26,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 24,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front 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 22 Jun 2007 21,460 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 21,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 17,755 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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L20 AKH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.4%.

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 L20 AKH, 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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L20 AKH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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