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LC08 SXY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,500 mi
Last recorded146,500 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 SXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 146,500 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 142,846 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 137,825 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 133,113 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 133,113 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 128,635 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 123,736 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 118,665 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 112,160 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 106,866 miles

undertrays and engine cover

Fail 23 Jan 2018 106,866 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 97,088 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 97,088 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 88,980 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 80,066 miles

engine management light on.

Fail 29 Jan 2015 80,062 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine management light on.

Pass 30 Jan 2014 71,746 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 55,993 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 43,998 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm tread.

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 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.

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