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LG08 XXX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,803 mi
Last recorded127,803 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 XXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 127,803 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted &outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

run flat indicator on dash

Fail 3 Aug 2026 126,674 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged pipe kinked excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded holed middle section corroded at silencer and flanges deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% overall (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 121,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 31 Jul 2025 121,374 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 25 Jul 2024 112,547 miles

Front brakes slight imbalance

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 112,545 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brakes slight imbalance

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 104,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 103,993 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 98,496 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 97,067 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 95,715 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 95,715 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 91,333 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 91,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 85,253 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 85,253 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 69,158 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 69,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40R17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 53,359 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 48,189 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 48,189 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 44,642 miles

o/s/r alloy damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2013 37,328 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 37,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 30,802 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 21,255 miles

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

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

unable to inspect brake master cylinder,front suspension & steering fully due to covers fitted

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 XXX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XXX, 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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LG08 XXX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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