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LH08 AVE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,308 mi
Last recorded93,308 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH08 AVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 93,308 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 85,419 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 82,234 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 82,222 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 81,756 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2019 79,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm bush cracking /perishing

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater bulb not illuminating to the front

Offside Front Suspension arm bush cracking /perishing

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 78,117 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 73,244 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2016 63,409 miles

cut in wall n/s/f tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2015 52,055 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 45,574 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 37,943 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 31,043 miles

ESP turned off during brake test

brake fluid level down

f/o/s tyre down to approx 1.8mm of tread left, worn on inner and outer edges.

r/n/s tyre worn down to approx 2.5mm of tread, also nailed.

stonechips noted screen outside zone A

wear noted on both front brake disc

Pass 28 Feb 2011 23,992 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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LH08 AVE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LH08 AVE, 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 LH08 AVE registered?

LH08 AVE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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