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L6 CRY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,827 mi
Last recorded96,827 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 CRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 96,827 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 96,827 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 90,901 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 T YRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 82,171 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 82,171 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 73,064 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 66,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 52,656 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 44,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 35,348 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 29,865 miles

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

Offside Rear JACKING PAD / POINT MISSING

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 29,728 miles

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

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

Offside Rear JACKING PAD / POINT MISSING

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 24,249 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 24,248 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 May 2015 22,396 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 22,396 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 18,702 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 18,505 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 15,505 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 11,528 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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L6 CRY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L6 CRY, 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 L6 CRY registered?

L6 CRY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is L6 CRY safe to buy?

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