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LG08 HFC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

65,070 mi
Last recorded65,070 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 HFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 65,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 64,172 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 63,165 miles

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

Tyres wearing slightly on outer edges, Nearside Front & Offside Front

Pass 4 Sep 2023 62,173 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 60,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 57,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 54,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower (Front) Bush is starting to Form Cracks and Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower (Front) Bush is starting to Form Cracks and Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 52,397 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 47,257 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 42,660 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 42,660 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 36,370 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 33,034 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 28,896 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 25,435 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 20,732 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 16,032 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 12,420 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 HFC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HFC, 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 LG08 HFC registered?

LG08 HFC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is LG08 HFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG08 HFC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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