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LF02 LOU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

115,587 mi
Last recorded115,587 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 LOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 115,587 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 110,070 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 104,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 102,231 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 95,766 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 94,011 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 93,335 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 93,238 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 85,386 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 78,084 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 71,496 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 65,367 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 56,276 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 48,461 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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LF02 LOU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LF02 LOU, 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 LF02 LOU registered?

LF02 LOU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is LF02 LOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF02 LOU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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