MOT Status
ValidMileage
146,500 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/s and n/s front lower rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system metal brake pipe burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
undertrays and engine cover
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
undertrays and engine cover
Front pads wearing low
Nearside Front brake pipe surface corrosion
Offside Front brake pipe surface corrosion
n/s and o/s rear tyres bald on edges
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Front pads wearing low
Nearside Front brake pipe surface corrosion
Nearside Front tyre bald on edges
Offside Front brake pipe surface corrosion
n/s and o/s rear tyres bald on edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on.
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
engine management light on.
both rear tyres worn inner edges.
both rear tyres on 2mm tread.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LC08 SXY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 SXY, 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 SXY registered?
LC08 SXY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2008.
Is LC08 SXY safe to buy?
The MOT history for LC08 SXY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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