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L66 UGH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,312 mi
Last recorded98,312 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL66 UGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 98,312 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play gaitor deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 94,687 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 94,546 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 90,619 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 86,668 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 82,279 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear covered by an undertray; Suggest further inspection. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear covered by an undertray: suggest further inspection. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 79,924 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 69,911 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch liner slightly insecure.

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 65,157 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 64,921 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 56,890 miles

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

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 18 Aug 2015 47,505 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 39,881 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 32,080 miles

emissions not detected

Pass 20 Aug 2012 20,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2011 16,797 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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L66 UGH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UGH, 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 UGH registered?

L66 UGH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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