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LG08 EFK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,508 mi
Last recorded106,508 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 EFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2021 106,508 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm and worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 99,437 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 91,679 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 81,962 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 81,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2017 73,497 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and slice in tread (not to cords) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 73,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16/91w (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16/91w (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and slice in tread (not to cords) (4.1.E.1)

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Pass 2 Sep 2016 63,678 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 55,418 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 46,831 miles

n/s front inner side lamp not working

noise from rear wheels when rotated

Pass 11 Sep 2013 39,005 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 31,784 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 21,852 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 21,839 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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LG08 EFK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LG08 EFK, 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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LG08 EFK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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