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LC08 KKX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,634 mi
Last recorded116,634 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 KKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 116,634 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS+NS (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NS+OS ()

Pass 14 Jul 2021 115,920 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS+NS (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 115,910 miles

Central Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS+NS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 114,064 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 114,064 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 110,906 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2017 98,544 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 97,175 miles

Front inner edge worn both sides

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 97,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Front inner edge worn both sides

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 93,767 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Dec 2013 88,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2012 79,670 miles

Both front tyres worn on very inner edges

Nearside Rear 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 May 2011 59,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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LC08 KKX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LC08 KKX, 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 LC08 KKX registered?

LC08 KKX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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