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LG08 HFY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,308 mi
Last recorded100,308 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 100,308 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Pass 20 Sep 2019 89,077 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 89,077 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 81,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 71,330 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 58,244 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 49,406 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 39,882 miles

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

near side rear seat has child seat installed not allowing the full inpsection of seat belt

Pass 30 Apr 2013 29,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 May 2012 20,627 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cracking badly around edge and in treaded area

offside front tyre cracking badly around edge plus treaded area

Fail 26 Apr 2012 20,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cracking badly around edge and in treaded area

offside front tyre cracking badly around edge plus treaded area

Pass 15 Jul 2011 17,771 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 HFY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HFY, 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 HFY registered?

LG08 HFY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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