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LD08 UZF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,142 mi
Last recorded86,142 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 UZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 86,142 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 80,377 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2024 80,370 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2023 70,153 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 62,558 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2022 62,558 miles

Under trays fitted

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 56,146 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 54,978 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 54,798 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 52,294 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 49,957 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 47,044 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 42,468 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 37,542 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 31,929 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 27,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 27,473 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 24,429 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 UZF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UZF, 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 UZF registered?

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

Is LD08 UZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 UZF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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