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LHZ 227

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,169 mi
Last recorded88,169 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHZ 227
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 88,169 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 85,424 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 79,530 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play f arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 72,683 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 71,822 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 62,039 miles

EML warning lamp on

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front fog lamp glass broken

Pass 3 May 2017 57,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2017 57,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 52,781 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 45,411 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 45,411 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 39,742 miles

both headlamps have flat beam images

Fail 24 Apr 2014 39,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both headlamps have flat beam images

Pass 24 Apr 2013 32,683 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 27,312 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Mar 2011 20,903 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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LHZ 227 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LHZ 227, 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 LHZ 227 registered?

LHZ 227 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is LHZ 227 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHZ 227 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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