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LB55 CLB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,884 mi
Last recorded101,884 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 CLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 101,884 miles

Nearside Rear brake dust cover corroding

Offside Rear brake dust cover corroding

Pass 21 May 2025 98,546 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside and offside rear disc backing plate corroding

Pass 16 May 2024 94,650 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 94,650 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 90,558 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 90,558 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 86,063 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2022 86,063 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 81,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated caster (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2020 78,086 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2020 78,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 72,020 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 63,820 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 63,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2017 57,677 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2016 49,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2015 42,655 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 35,146 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 30,820 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 28,101 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 22,500 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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LB55 CLB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 LB55 CLB, 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 LB55 CLB registered?

LB55 CLB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is LB55 CLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB55 CLB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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