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LD08 BVC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,025 mi
Last recorded101,025 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 BVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 101,025 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 101,025 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 86,018 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 85,668 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2025 85,668 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 58,684 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2024 58,662 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner, towards rear, chalked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 49,027 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 38,164 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 29,585 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 23,234 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 19,767 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 16,966 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 16,966 miles

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 13,934 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 12,976 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 12,428 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 11,620 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 10,260 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 8,697 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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LD08 BVC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LD08 BVC, 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 LD08 BVC registered?

LD08 BVC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is LD08 BVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 BVC shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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