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LD08 UFM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,851 mi
Last recorded88,851 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 UFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 88,851 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 88,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 82,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge should replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 82,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge should replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 82,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer tread area marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Sub-frame holed areas marked in yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Measured at 1.58mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge heavily worn recommend replacement as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 70,622 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 70,621 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 70,522 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 70,521 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2021 64,827 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 60,244 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 55,583 miles

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sill covers.

Pass 3 Jun 2018 54,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2017 51,144 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 47,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 47,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 43,570 miles

offside and nearside front tyres have sidewall damage

Pass 15 Jun 2014 38,454 miles

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 15 Jun 2014 38,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 21 Jun 2013 31,629 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2012 26,646 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 21,551 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 UFM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UFM, 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 UFM registered?

LD08 UFM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is LD08 UFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 UFM shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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