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LG08 HFM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,404 mi
Last recorded114,404 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 HFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 114,404 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 110,238 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 104,455 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 95,328 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 84,138 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 84,138 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2017 68,606 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 58,967 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 58,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 55,054 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S side reapeter misty water

N/S/F tyre has slightly cut

Fail 2 Apr 2015 55,054 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S side reapeter misty water

N/S/F tyre has slightly cut

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 46,825 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 36,401 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 36,401 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 32,552 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 24,746 miles

Offside Rear 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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LG08 HFM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG08 HFM, 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 HFM registered?

LG08 HFM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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