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LD08 UYK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

237,368 mi
Last recorded237,368 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 UYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2025 237,368 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 130,161 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 114,339 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 110,925 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 110,923 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 106,020 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 101,230 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 96,157 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 90,992 miles

O/S/R tyre has cut in shoulder

Offside Front Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 84,953 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 81,134 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 71,573 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 64,122 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 50,862 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 37,442 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 27,524 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 20,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

No kick-up to the left hand side on O/S headlamp.

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 20,653 miles

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

No kick-up to the left hand side on O/S headlamp.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 UYK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,987cc 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 UYK, 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 UYK registered?

LD08 UYK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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