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LG08 HHD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,530 mi
Last recorded137,530 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 137,530 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 137,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 132,945 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear parking brake low

parking brake efficiency just met 16%

Pass 21 Jul 2022 126,382 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 118,204 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 118,204 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 108,942 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 96,958 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 86,287 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 86,287 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 74,492 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 68,100 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2015 63,170 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 52,931 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 44,528 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 32,535 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 23,677 miles

N/S/R outer sidelight not working.

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 HHD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HHD, 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 HHD registered?

LG08 HHD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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