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LD08 EMX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

111,994 mi
Last recorded111,994 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 111,994 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 110,732 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 109,200 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disks have lips on the edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 107,633 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip on disk both disks (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 107,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip on disk both disks (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 105,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 103,696 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 91,961 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 88,866 miles

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Front brake pads approx 75 - 80% worn

Pass 13 Jul 2018 86,159 miles

front discs lightly worn,pads look to be getting low

winter tyres fitted to vehicle

Pass 4 Jul 2017 81,917 miles

front discs wearing/pads look to be getting low

winter tyres fitted to vehicle

Fail 28 Jun 2017 81,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front discs wearing/pads look to be getting low

winter tyres fitted to vehicle

Pass 27 Jun 2016 76,544 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 76,544 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 68,965 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 62,206 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 52,834 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 41,307 miles

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 2 Feb 2011 29,717 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 EMX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EMX, 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 EMX registered?

LD08 EMX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is LD08 EMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 EMX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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