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L66 TMW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,178 mi
Last recorded125,178 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL66 TMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 125,178 miles

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 121,007 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 121,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2024 112,549 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 112,549 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 102,920 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2023 102,920 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 95,352 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 90,789 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 89,208 miles

all brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 19 Jul 2018 66,850 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 57,737 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2017 54,319 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 50,010 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 44,383 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 37,476 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 33,409 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to o/s/f lower bumper and inner wheel arch

front screen scratched

o/s/f outer wheel rim damaged

washer level warning light on

Pass 15 Jun 2012 24,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2012 24,990 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2011 20,477 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 20,459 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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L66 TMW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 L66 TMW, 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 L66 TMW registered?

L66 TMW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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