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LD08 UZA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,197 mi
Last recorded115,197 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 UZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 115,197 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 115,193 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust mount. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged n/s/f tyre splits on inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f tyre cracking/wearing on outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r 2mm tread depth in centre. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2023 110,628 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 106,180 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 106,180 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 100,926 miles

under trays / sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2020 100,926 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

under trays / sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2019 92,996 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 89,340 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays fitted at time of test.

Pass 5 Dec 2017 84,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 84,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 79,601 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 73,806 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 71,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 61,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres 3mm and worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Aug 2013 52,137 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 38,895 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 28,609 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 28,006 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 UZA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UZA, 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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LD08 UZA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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