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LG08 SWK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

72,576 mi
Last recorded72,576 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 SWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 72,576 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 70,226 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 68,631 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 66,261 miles

engine cover and under trays

Pass 26 Jul 2022 62,828 miles

engine cover and under trays

Pass 26 Aug 2021 59,204 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 56,755 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 56,755 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 46,603 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 May 2018 41,519 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Mar 2017 36,632 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 29,955 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge on raised tread (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2015 26,442 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has slight outer edge wear

Pass 18 Feb 2014 23,084 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 19,843 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2012 16,508 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 11,824 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 SWK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SWK, 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 SWK registered?

LG08 SWK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is LG08 SWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG08 SWK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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