MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,241 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm 90 degrees to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm at 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective TEMPORARY CAP FITTED. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components
Both front tyres are worn on the inside and outside edges
Front brake discs are worn
Offside rear tyre has 3mm of tread left
Vehicle has underside covers obscuring some components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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LJ08 MUW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 LJ08 MUW, 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 MUW registered?
LJ08 MUW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 2008.
Is LJ08 MUW safe to buy?
The MOT history for LJ08 MUW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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