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LD08 ESY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,900 mi
Last recorded126,900 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 ESY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 126,900 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 126,874 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2023 123,491 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 120,037 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil osr and osf (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 116,470 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 112,763 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 101,372 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 100,565 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2018 88,876 miles

Both rear wheels have welded repairs on the rims

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has been glued down (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 81,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm.255/30r19 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 72,110 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 55,342 miles

Cill covers obscuring view of some components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Nov 2013 36,884 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 32,561 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 27,500 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 27,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 ESY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ESY, 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 ESY registered?

LD08 ESY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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