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LD08 UYL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

197,827 mi
Last recorded197,827 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 197,827 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 197,817 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector leak (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 191,009 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 191,007 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2021 181,000 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 181,000 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear of front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 170,911 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 170,908 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 161,658 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

plastic under tray fitted ..cant see brake pipes correctly.

Fail 10 Apr 2019 161,656 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

plastic under tray fitted ..cant see brake pipes correctly.

Pass 27 Apr 2018 145,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 145,126 miles

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

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 120,503 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 92,608 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 64,354 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 59,464 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 51,962 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 45,966 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 32,704 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 UYL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UYL, 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 UYL registered?

LD08 UYL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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