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LH08 AYJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

68,770 mi
Last recorded68,770 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH08 AYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 68,770 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 61,925 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 60,484 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Sep 2022 59,874 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 55,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 53,420 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged 205/55 x 16 91 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 50,412 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 48,045 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Dec 2016 46,010 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 46,010 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER FRONT (3.5.1g)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S/R (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S/R (4.1.E.1)

ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED

Headlamp aim too high RESET (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F OUTER >>> NEW ADVISED (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F BOTH EDGES (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened HEAVILY WORN >> NEW ADVISED WITH PADS (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 43,155 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 20 Aug 2014 38,957 miles

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

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 14 Aug 2013 31,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 24,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2011 16,015 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 AYJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LH08 AYJ, 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 AYJ registered?

LH08 AYJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is LH08 AYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH08 AYJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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