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LE08 HMO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

118,211 mi
Last recorded118,211 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE08 HMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 118,211 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2026 118,036 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2026 109,811 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 95,137 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 77,531 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 74,935 miles

Front brake pipes corroded.

tyres wearing on the edges of the tread.

Fail 18 Jul 2023 74,895 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front brake pipes corroded.

tyres wearing on the edges of the tread.

Pass 28 Jul 2022 72,986 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 71,309 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 71,296 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 65,737 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 53,089 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 41,428 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 39,084 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 32,903 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 27,279 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 24,333 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 24,315 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 22,827 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 18,731 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 13,960 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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LE08 HMO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LE08 HMO, 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 LE08 HMO registered?

LE08 HMO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is LE08 HMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE08 HMO shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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