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LJ08 FNA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

162,493 mi
Last recorded162,493 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 FNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2024 162,493 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

underbody and sills covers fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2024 162,492 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

underbody and sills covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2023 142,747 miles

Nearside Front fog cracked

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

Pass 3 May 2022 135,360 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 195,091 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 109,454 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 91,278 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 91,270 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 70,293 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 67,277 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges 225/45/17 91W

Pass 6 Apr 2016 58,807 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

offside front tyre worn on edges of tread

Pass 14 Apr 2015 50,445 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 45,158 miles

exhaust flexible pipe damaged

rear tyres getting low

Pass 12 Apr 2013 38,704 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 31,918 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 24,007 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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LJ08 FNA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 LJ08 FNA, 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 LJ08 FNA registered?

LJ08 FNA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LJ08 FNA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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