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LF08 OAB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,422 mi
Last recorded153,422 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 OAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 153,422 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 153,357 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 134,457 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 118,197 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 95,267 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 95,267 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 94,551 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 69,418 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 65,724 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 65,724 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 59,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf/205/55/16 tyre edge wear

Pass 13 Mar 2012 54,830 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 54,830 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 50,083 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 50,081 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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LF08 OAB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LF08 OAB, 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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LF08 OAB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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