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LB08 HNJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

219,297 mi
Last recorded219,297 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 HNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 219,297 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 216,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal at flexi hose end (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 204,680 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 185,715 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti slip rubber worn. (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted .obscuring some components.

Fail 6 Sep 2019 185,568 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear axle nearside to offside. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti slip rubber worn. (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted .obscuring some components.

Pass 4 Sep 2018 168,774 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 168,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2017 156,459 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 152,382 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)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 139,542 miles

Both Front Tyres Have Slight Outer Sidewall Damage

Brake Pedal Rubber Slightly Worn

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 125,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 125,748 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 109,738 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 109,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 89,817 miles

Service brake pedal anti-slip provision split on edge

Fail 29 May 2013 89,817 miles

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake pedal anti-slip provision split on edge

Fail 18 Jun 2012 71,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 71,046 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 54,458 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Condensation in O/S/F side repeater.

Cut in outer sidewall of N/S/F tyre.

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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LB08 HNJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LB08 HNJ, 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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LB08 HNJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 2008.

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