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LD08 UYB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,435 mi
Last recorded87,435 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 UYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 87,435 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 87,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2024 79,656 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F & O/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 65,231 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 58,961 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 56,336 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 54,906 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 51,432 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 49,783 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 45,060 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 45,060 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 40,741 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 37,053 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 33,398 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 29,317 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 25,578 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 21,462 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 16,591 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 UYB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UYB, 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 UYB registered?

LD08 UYB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is LD08 UYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 UYB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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