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LD08 UXY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

126,674 mi
Last recorded126,674 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 UXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 126,674 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides, (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 119,551 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 113,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 109,124 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 103,666 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 97,029 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 81,257 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 75,080 miles

Nearside Front tyre has shoulders wear

Offside Front tyre is close to devoiding of tread on outer shoulder,and worn inner

both rear tyres have shoulder wear

Pass 20 Nov 2014 66,595 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 66,595 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 63,878 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 53,681 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 40,938 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 25,739 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 UXY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LD08 UXY, 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 UXY registered?

LD08 UXY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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The MOT history for LD08 UXY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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