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LG08 HFN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,523 mi
Last recorded86,523 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 HFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 86,523 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 86,522 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both - bulbs not fitted correctly. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both front outer sidelights are not working. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 84,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 78,882 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 78,881 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 71,914 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 67,814 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 59,324 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 49,673 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

covers & under trays fitted

em light on

Pass 26 Mar 2015 34,347 miles

engine covers fitted

floor pan covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2014 23,541 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 22,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 19,602 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 16,412 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 HFN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HFN, 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 HFN registered?

LG08 HFN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LG08 HFN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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