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LC08 MAY

2018 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

109,086 mi
Last recorded109,086 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 MAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 109,086 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 109,084 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2025 55,815 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 55,167 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 55,131 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessive corrosion on disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessive corrosion on disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play play in spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake warning lamp on(unable to see rear inner pads)

Pass 4 Feb 2025 103,305 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four brake discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 103,305 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four brake discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 51,553 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 101,358 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 48,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 96,525 miles

Undershields fitted,not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 Jan 2023 96,529 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Undershields fitted,not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Jul 2022 44,879 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 87,602 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 87,602 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 40,601 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jan 2021 77,625 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 77,625 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 64,571 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 64,562 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 52,173 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 41,798 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 13,472 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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LC08 MAY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 39,876 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 MAY, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LC08 MAY registered?

LC08 MAY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 July 2018.

Is LC08 MAY safe to buy?

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